a picturesque community. Transportation The BC Ferry terminal is located at Quathiaski Cove on the island, connecting to Campbell River on Vancouver Island. Each day, the ferry makes 18 round trips. Taxi service is available on the island. Flights from Vancouver stop at Campbell River and District Airport (YBL). Many services are available at nearby Campbell River but Quadra has some too, according to the Discovery Island publication: a bank, ATMs, auto and marine repair services, a gas station (without automotive diesel), marine gas and diesel, cafes, restaurants, library, medical clinic, pharmacy, book store, groceries, an elementary school, childcare, RCMP detachment, real estate agents, hardware store, adventure tour operators and more. Notable people Ryan Guldemond - musician Jan Zwicky - philosopher, poet Robert Bringhurst - poet, typographer, linguist See also Seymour Narrows References External links Quadra Island - Heart and hub of the Discovery Islands History of the Heriot Bay Inn on Quadra Island Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada Quadra Island History, British Columbia, Canada Islands of the Discovery Islands South Coast of British Columbia Unincorporated settlements in British Columbia Populated places in the Strathcona Regional District