Quadra Centre Campus
Quadra Island is at the north end of the Salish Sea and is part of the Discovery Islands located between Vancouver Island and the mountains and fjords of mainland coast of British Columbia. It is a ten-minute ferry ride from Campbell River. Meeting rooms and accommodations are available for up to 30 people on the thirty-acres of forested, ocean front property the Quadra Centre Meeting House shares with the adjacent Hakai Institute Coastal Observatory, through interlinking trails.
The Quadra Island ferry leaves from the Campbell River Terminal, Island Highway, to Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island. It is a ten-minute ride.
More detailed instructions on getting here.
When on the ferry from Campbell River to Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island, please email contact@QuadraCentre.org to update us on your arrival time, whether being picked up at Quathiaski Cove ferry terminal by Hakai staff or coming independently. There is very limited taxi service on the Island, and no other transportation options.
Meeting House
The Meeting House provides seminar rooms and work areas for up to 30 people in a quiet forested setting on Quadra Island bluffs along the eastern shoreline with views to the snowy Coast Mountains and north Salish Sea. It allows for in person meetings, workshops and for zoom meetings without distractions. We have the technology to support the many ways of connecting with good internet and cell phone coverage. There are also kitchen and dining facilities for full meeting support.
Parking
All vehicles are to be parked at 1725 Hyacinthe Bay Road by the Fir House. There is no vehicle access to the Bluff House or parking at the Cove House accommodation.
Arrival
Arrival time is 5pm or as arranged for your group. Please let us know if you are delayed by emailing contact@QuadraCentre.org. Your group will receive a 10-minute orientation on arrival. We will direct you to your assigned accommodation at the Fir House or Bluff House, 1725 Hyacinthe Bay Road: Cove House 1717 Hyacinthe Bay Road.
Accommodation
Fir House and Bluff House
When you have found your assigned room, please check in on the board in the foyer of Fir House or in the lounge of the Bluff House, depending on your room location. All rooms are single occupancy. Both houses have two bathrooms and a laundry facility. There is also a dinette in the Fir House. The main kitchen/dining and common area is in the Bluff House and for use of all visitors at 1725. Please use discretion if you are not part of a large group occupying the Bluff House and use the Fir House dinette for your meals.
Cove House and Dormitory
Park at 1725 Hyacinthe Road and walk through to Cove House and Bunkhouse on the marked trail. You have been assigned a room so please check the location on the board in the Cove House kitchen. All rooms are single occupancy. Both facilities have two bathrooms. Laundry facilities are in the Cove House. The common kitchen/dining/ area is in the Cove House and for the use of all visitors at 1717. Please use discretion if you are not part of a larger group staying in the Cove House.
Meeting Meals & Coffee Breaks
Breakfast supplies and snacks are available in the Bluff House and Cove House for your convenience. Lunch and coffee breaks are provided in the Quadra Centre Meeting House during meetings at 1747 Hyacinthe Bay Road, the property adjacent to your accommodation. (See Map of Quadra Island Facilities).
Bag lunches are available on request.
Catered dinners will be provided in the Bluff House or Cove House for all meeting attendees as discussed. We can cater to regular/vegetarian diets and limited gluten-free or lactose intolerant options. For more specialized diets, we can discuss if you need to bring suitable food with you.
Communications
Our Quadra Centre site has good internet and cell service over the entire facility. We have landlines in each building for emergency purposes.
Recreation
We are in a Douglas fir coastal forest overlooking the north end of the Strait of Georgia and Coast Mountains, with some access to the shores of Hyacinthe Bay from the Quadra Centre and Hakai Institute. We have trails linking the accommodation locations to Hakai Institute. There are also many community hiking trails, and kayaking outfits nearby. Rebecca Spit is a 10-minute car ride away.
There are several services on the island offering kayak rentals and tours, as well as bike rentals. These would have to be pre-arranged by you or your group separately.
- http://www.quadraislandcycle.com/
- https://quadraislandkayaks.com/
- https://quadraislandboattours.ca/
- https://www.kayakingtours.com/
- https://homalcotours.com/
For those who want to take more time on Quadra Island to explore this beautiful, diverse island and community, we suggest you book Airbnb or other accommodation well ahead of your intended visit to the Quadra Centre.
Wildlife
Being a large Island with a low population, we share our trails and properties with the local wildlife. The deer population is abundant so care must be taken when driving on our roads. When hiking, mountain biking or using the popular parks and trails, always be aware that a cougar may be around so care must be taken when hiking trails alone, particularly on the more remote trails. Take notice of any warning signs. We also have black bears and wolves that are rarely seen.
Emergency Information
911 for Ambulance/Fire/Police - other contact numbers are posted in each building. (See Map of Quadra Island Facilities).
