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PLANNING YOUR TRIP
Please read this document carefully and make sure you
have completed the following prior to departure:
TRIP PLANNING CHECKLIST:
Client Information Form:
Must be completed at least 6 weeks before
your trip date for every guest in your group.
Hotel Booking:
As soon as possible
Purchase and Print Your Fishing License:
After March 31, 2021 and prior to your trip
Read and Refer to This Document for:
NEW Check-In Time & Location
Return Home Information
How to Pack & What to Pack
Important Phone Numbers
Passport Information
Fish Processing Information
Self-Guided Guest Instructions
Gratuities
CLIENT INFORMATION FORM
Each guest is required to fill out a Client Information Form (CIF) prior to their trip. Once the group leader has completed their guest
list, each guest will receive an email with a link to complete the CIF. Alternatively guests can request the CIF on our website at
westcoastfishingclub.com. This form must be completed 6 weeks before your trip date.
HOTEL INFORMATION
If you’re traveling from out of town please arrive in Vancouver at least
one (1) day before your scheduled departure day. We recommend staying
at one of our preferred partner hotels which offer a special rate to our
guests. All three hotels provide complimentary fish storage and handling.
*Please note: Our preferred rates are only available while supplies last. Please be sure to mention that you will be fishing with
The West Coast Fishing Club to receive our special rate. Book your hotel or contact our Client Services Team today to not miss out!
The Fairmont Vancouver Airport
The Fairmont YVR is located at the YVR main terminal. Guests can take advantage of taxi
vouchers for service to Landmark Aviation and the YVR Main Terminal.
www.fairmont.com/vancouverairport
Rooms Start at $279.00 CDN 1.877.442.FISH (3474)
Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel
Take advantage of amenities, seamless service and a superb location in Richmond near
Vancouver International Airport. Deplane and check in within minutes thanks to the hotel's
complimentary shuttle service.
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yvrvs-sheraton-
vancouver-airport-hotel/
Rooms Start at $2255.00 CDN
1.800.663.0299
The Rosewood Hotel Georgia
The Rosewood Hotel Georgia is lo cated in the heart of downtown Vancouver with the
South Terminal Airport only 25 minutes away.
www.rosewoodhotelgeorgia.com
Rooms Start at $365.00 CDN 1.888.ROSEWOOD
Pacific Gateway Hotel (formerly The Delta Hotel)
Enjoy your night’s stay at one of the most convenient hotels, only five minutes away from
South Terminal Airport. Take their complimentary shuttle service to and from YVR Airport.
www.pacificgatewayhotel.com
Rooms Start at $168.00 CDN 1.866.382.FISH (3474)
Toll Free: 1.888.432.6666 Tel: 1.604.233.9232 info@westcoastfishingclub.com westcoastfishingclub.com 2
FISHING LICENSES
Please note: You will only be able to complete your license for the 2021 season after March 31, 2021.
Please ensure you complete your Tidal Waters fishing licenses online before your trip. We suggest the 5 day or annual option depending on your
requirements. Please ensure you also add a Salmon Conservation Stamp to your license before you complete payment and print a copy to have on
your person during your trip.
How to Purchase Your Fishing License
1. Log in or register as a new angler through the National Recreation Licensing
System at https://recfish-pechesportive.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/nrls-sndpp/index-eng.cfm
2. Obtain a Tidal Waters License. We recommend either a 5-Day or annual license.
Be sure to adjust the start date to reflect the departure day of your trip.
3. Add the Salmon Conservation Stamp by checking off the box under the
license menu.
4. Complete your purchase and print your license.
Pack a copy of your fishing license in your carry-on luggage.
We will ask to see it at check-in.
GUEST SERVICES INFORMATION
There is even more valuable information about your trip in the Guest Services section of our website at westcoastfishingclub.com. If you have
any special requests please contact our office at least two (2) weeks prior to your trip. We will do our best to accommodate your request.
DEPARTURE DAY TIMES
The Clubhouse & The Outpost
7:30 AM Check-In
7:30 AM - Check In Landmark Aviation
8:30 AM - Plane Departs
10:20 AM - Plane Arrives
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Heli-flights to Lodge
11:30 AM -12:30 PM - Guest Arrival at Lodge
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Lunch & Orientation
12:30 PM - Fishing
Toll Free: 1.888.432.6666 Tel: 1.604.233.9232 info@westcoastfishingclub.com westcoastfishingclub.com 3
CHECKING-IN AT LANDMARK AVIATION YVR
Guests should be at Landmark Aviation YVR (4360 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C.) at 7:30 AM one hour before departure (Landmark Aviation is a
private and separate terminal from the main Vancouver terminal). Pay parking is available for guests at Landmark Aviation.
Our check-in counter is marked with WCFC signs. Guests will be greeted by our guest services representatives who will conduct a health
screening, take checked bags and provide boarding passes. Guests can expect to depart by 8:30 AM. Flying time is approximately 2 hours and
our arrival time in Masset is scheduled for 10:20 AM. In Masset, guests will be grouped for transfer to our helicopters for a 20-minute flight to
the lodge.
HEADING HOME
The departure schedule from the lodge will be based on “first in/first out”, that is the guests who flew into the lodge first on the arrival day
will be the first to leave on departure day. Guests will fly out via our helicopters and then board our charter flight for the return to Vancouver.
Arrival time at Landmark Aviation in Vancouver is set for 3:00 PM. We recommend that any connecting flights not be scheduled for at least two (2)
hours for national flights and three (3) hours for international flights after our scheduled arrival time.
HOW TO PACK
Luggage is strictly limited to 25 pounds per person including carry-on luggage and any fishing gear you bring. We have free, secured lock-up
storage available in Vancouver for your excess baggage and would be happy to store it for you. Please pack your gear in soft-sided luggage
for ease of aircraft loading. Due to limited space on helicopters your luggage may not arrive on the same helicopter you do.
*In order to minimize delays waiting for your fishing clothing, we strongly suggest you travel with a small carry-on bag. Make sure it contains
anything you will need immediately upon your arrival including medications and fishing clothing, as your baggage may arrive a few hours
behind you. This will allow you to head out on the water right away.
*Please note on the return flight to Vancouver you are limited to 70 lbs per person which includes your 25 lbs of baggage AND fish should you
choose not to have your fish processed.
WHAT TO PACK
The weather in Haida Gwaii can be unpredictable. On average, the daily high temperature during our season is around 17°C (max.26°C) with
lows of 11°C. Be prepared with:
• Warm clothes for fishing • Shorts/Swimsuit (hot tub: The Clubhouse & The Outpost)
• Light long underwear • Seasickness remedies
• Walking shoes • Wool or polar fleece sweater
• Prescription medications • Windbreaker
• Wool or polar fleece socks • Sunscreen and sunglasses
• Gloves • Camera and batteries
Top of the line waterproof rain gear and rubber boots are provided for your comfort out on the water. Our suits provide an excellent barrier from
the rain and wind, but are light-weight so it is important to pack additional layers for underneath to be prepared for all weather conditions.
Toll Free: 1.888.432.6666 Tel: 1.604.233.9232 info@westcoastfishingclub.com westcoastfishingclub.com 4IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
WCFC Emergency Line: 604.889.5281 (May 15 - September 15)
WCFC Office: 604.233.9232 (8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday)
WCFC Toll Free: 1.888.432.6666
WCFC Fax: 604.270.3660
*Please bring this pamphlet with you while travelling to reference important phone numbers and times.
IMPORTANT PASSPORT INFORMATION
• Entering Canada By Air: To enter Canada from the United States by airplane you are now required by law to have your passport.
• Entering Canada By Car: U.S. citizens 16 years and older who re-enter the United States by land or sea must have a passport, passport
card or other appropriate security documents.
• Entering Canada By Private Aircraft: To enter Canada from the United States by private aircraft please make sure that you allow enough
time to connect with our flights. Your plane will need to arrive in Masset by 9:20 am on arrival day and departure day for The Clubhouse
and The Outpost guests. Please notify us (in writing) if you plan to use a private aircraft. If you are flying in from the US please arrange for
a Customs Inspector to meet your plane to clear customs prior to your arrival in Masset. This can be arranged by your pilot.
*Please ensure we have your full name as it reads on your passport as per Canadian and US Customs regulations for all our documentation.
FISH PROCESSING INFORMATION
We will be filleting, vacuum packing and flash freezing all fish as per government regulations. Please read the information on our website
for further information. You can also choose to send your fish to our recommended commercial processor St. Jean’s Cannery for a variety of
processes including: smoking, canning and portioning.
ST. JEANS CANNERY 1-866-754-3191
info@stjeans.com stjeans.com
GRATUITIES
Gratuities are a reflection of how you have enjoyed your trip with The West Coast Fishing Club. You are welcome to bring cash and we have a
safe available for our guests. You can also add gratuities to your room charges at the end of your trip and pay by credit card. Over the last few
years, the gratuity ranges are as follows:
Guide: $70 - $100 CAD per guest per day
Shore staff: $55 - $75 CAD per guest per day
*PLEASURE CRAFT OPERATORS CARD: SELF-GUIDED GUESTS
All self-guided guests are required to have their Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card on them while on the water. If you do not have this card please
go to www.betterboating.ca to take the exam. The exam can be studied for and written online. If you are unable to complete this exam before
your trip you can review a checklist with our dockstaff upon your arrival so that you can begin fishing right away.
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