Vanderhoof (District) Seaplane Base

The exact reason is not officially documented. However, evidence strongly suggests the closure was due to a change in land use. The site's prime location on the Nechako River waterfront was redeveloped into a public park. This type of conversion is common for in-town aerodromes due to factors like urban growth, noise concerns, safety considerations, and the desire to repurpose valuable waterfront land for public recreation. Operations may have also consolidated at the nearby, still-active Vanderhoof (Stoney Creek) Seaplane Base (CAS9).

The site at coordinates 54.0206, -123.995001 is now the Vanderhoof Riverside Park. The area is a public recreational space featuring a boat launch ramp, docks, picnic areas, and walking trails along the river. While the boat ramp and river access still exist, the location is no longer a registered or maintained aviation facility. It is primarily used by recreational boaters.

Located directly on the Nechako River adjacent to the town center, the Vanderhoof (District) Seaplane Base was a vital transportation hub for the region. In its active years, it would have handled a variety of operations critical to the local economy and lifestyle. This included supporting the forestry and mining industries by transporting personnel and supplies to remote camps, providing access for tourism operators to fly-in fishing and hunting lodges, and serving the needs of general aviation and private aircraft owners in the community. Its central location provided convenient, direct access from the water to the town's services.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening CA-1143 as a registered seaplane base. Its current status as a popular and established public park makes any future reactivation for dedicated aviation purposes highly unlikely. Such a move would conflict with its current recreational use and would likely face significant opposition due to safety, noise, and liability concerns. The area's seaplane needs are served by the alternate Vanderhoof (Stoney Creek) Seaplane Base (CAS9).