Our Location
Camp Artaban is situated right on the waterfront of Long Bay, Gambier Island in beautiful Howe Sound, just northwest of Vancouver. You can get here by water taxi out of West Vancouver in about 30 minutes, though when you get here, you will feel very far away. We are tucked in behind Mount Artaban so the city lights are largely blocked at night for a beautiful starry sky.
Transportation for our summer programs is covered as part of the fee. If, however, you are coming as part of a rental group or have another purpose for coming to visit, you may need to book your own transportation. The following are (in alphabetical order) the companies that we generally use, along with links to their websites for your convenience.
Cormorant Marine
Cormorant Marine Water Taxi is based on Bowen Island and has been in service since 1978. For more information on schedule and rates between West Vancouver and Camp Artaban please contact Brian Biddlecombe either by telephone at 604-250-2630 or by e-mail at cormorantmarine@telus.net, or visit their website at www.cormorantwatertaxi.com .
Kona Winds Charters
Kona Winds Charters is based on the Sunshine Coast. For more information on schedule and rates between West Vancouver and Camp Artaban please contact Bruce or Andrea either by telephone at 604-682-3074 or by e-mail at mail@konawindscharters.com . You can also visit the Kona Winds website at www.konawindscharters.com .
Mercury Launch & Tug
Mercury Launch & Tug is a water taxi company based in Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver. For more information on schedule and rates between West Vancouver and Camp Artaban, please contact Rob Errington either by telephone at 604-921-7451 or by e-mail at info@mercurylaunch.com . You can also visit their website at www.mercurylaunch.com .