Friends of the MV Uchuck
Here are helpful links to businesses throughout Vancouver Island's nootka Sound region who can help you enjoy your visit to the area. Accommodations, Adventure Tours, Dining, Shopping and more!
| Accommodations | Website or Email | Phone | Community |
| Flynn's Cove Cabins | www.nootka.ca | n/a | Nootka Island |
| Gold River Chalet | www.goldriverchalet.com | 1-866-450-2688 | Gold River |
| Kyuquot Inn | www.kyuquotinn.com | 250-332-5959 | Kyuquot |
| Mowachalt/Muchalaht First Nation Cabins & Campgrounds |
www.yuquot.ca | 1-888-328-2029 | Nootka Island |
| Nootka Island Lodge | www.nootkaisland.com | 604-909-4155 | Nootka Island |
| Ridgeview Motor Inn | www.ridgeview-inn.com | 1-800-989-3393 | Gold River |
| Strathcona Park Lodge | www.strathcona.bc.ca | 250-286-3122 | On the way to Gold River |
| The Lodge at Gold River | thelodgeatgoldriver.ca | 250-283-2900 | Gold River |
| Westview Marina and Lodge | www.westviewmarina.com | 1-800-992-3252 | Tahsis |
| Adventures | Website or Email | Phone | Community |
| Chuck Syme Tour Guides | n/a | 250-283-7208 | Gold River |
| Discovery Marine Safaris | adventurewhalewatching.com | 1-866-501-6722 | Campbell River |
| Gold River Golf & Country Club | grgolfclub@hotmail.com | 250-283-7266 | Gold River |
| Ski and Surf Shop | www.skiandsurf.ca | 250-338-8844 | Courtenay |
| Strathcona Park Lodge Outdoor Education Centre |
www.strathcona.bc.ca | 250-286-3122 |
On the way to Gold River |
| Stubbs Island Whale Watching | www.stubbs-island.com | 1-800-665-3066 | Telegraph Cove |
| The Lodge at Gold River | thelodgeatgoldriver.ca | 250-283-2900 | Gold River |
| West Coast Expeditions Ltd. | westcoastexpeditions.com | 1-800-665-3040 | Kyuquot Sound |
| Westview Marina & Lodge | www.westviewmarina.com | 1-800-992-3252 | Tahsis |
| Art & Museums | Website or Email | Phone | Community |
| Island Clayworks | islandclayworks.com | 250-204-0849 | Gold River |
| Museum at Campbell River | www.crmuseum.ca | 250-287-3103 | Campbell River |
| Property Development Services | Website or Email | Phone | Community |
| Gower Design Group | gowerdesigngroup.com | 250-871-8765 | Courtenay |
| Real Estate | Website or Email | Phone | Community |
| Century 21 Gold River Realty |
www.goldriverrealty.ca | 250-287-7515 | Gold River |
| Rick Gibson, Royal LePage | www.rickgibson.ca | 250-338-1723 | Courtenay |
| Restaurants, Deli & Liquor |
Website or Email | Phone | Community |
| Gold River Liquor Express | mixxenterprises@gmail.com | 250-283-6806 | Gold River |
| Sea and Field Bistro | seaandfield.ca | 250-283-2005 | Gold River |
| The Ridge Roadhouse | www.theridgeroadhouse.com | 250-283-7533 | Gold River |
| Uptown Cappuccino | uptowncappuccino | 250-204-4886 | Gold River |
| Transportation | Website or Email | Phone | Community |
| Air Nootka | www.airnootka.com | 1-877-795-2252 | Gold River |
| Campbell River Airport | www.crairport.ca | 250-923-5012 | Campbell River |
| Comox Valley Airport | www.comoxairport.com | 250-890-0829 | Comox Valley |
| Community Services & Visitor Centres |
Website or Email | Phone | Community |
| Gold River Visitor Centre | hellobc | 250-283-2418 | Gold River |
| Village of Gold River | www.goldriver.ca | 250-283-2202 | Gold River |
| Village of Tahsis | www.villageoftahsis.com | 250-934-6344 | Tahsis |
| Village of Zeballos | www.zeballos.com | 250-761-4229 | Zeballos |
| Fish Farms | Website or Email | Phone | Community |
| Grieg Seafood BC Ltd. | www.griegseafoodcanada.com | 250-286-0838 | Campbell River |
| Writers & Photographers | Website or Email | Phone | Community |
| Shirley Culpin | VancouverIslandBeyondVictoria.com | ||
| Susan Felhouser | susanfelhouserphotography.com | 250-934-6608 | Tahsis |
| Neil Havers / Havers Design | www.haversdesign.com | 250-334-2844 | |
| Ian Kennedy | http://ianjmkennedy.ca | 250-339-7278 | |
A Day Aboard the MV Uchuck III
Tales from Guests who’ve cruised aboard the MV Uchuck III
2024 Get West Photo Project
Guests aboard the MV Uchuck III take amazing photos on their voyages. Please consider sending us your best shots! The #1 photo of 2024 earns the photographer a FREE Nootka Sound Day Cruise for 2! The Top 4 photos of 2024 will earn a FREE Get West Souvenir t-shirt. Categories include Scenery, Wildlife, MV Uchuck III, People. Please submit your photos to:
reservations@getwest.ca.
View the 2023 Photo Contest Winners
NOTE: Any photos submitted may be used in Get West promotional material.
2024 Tall Tales
WIN A FREE TRIP FOR TWO TO FRIENDLY COVE! We are always interested in passenger perspectives of our cruises. Please share your experience with us, submit your story with photos for an opportunity to be published in the Nootka Sounder or on our website blog (Tall Tales). If we use your story and pictures, you will receive a free trip for two to Friendly Cove! Please submit your photos and story to: reservations@getwest.ca.
Read our passengers Tall Tales
