Our Story

Gulf Islands Water Taxi Ltd. was incorporated in 1978, and has been a recognizable member of the Southern Gulf Islands marine industry ever since. 

Over the past 40 + years we have been active on the local waters offering safe and consistent passenger services. We are a group of experienced mariners who love being on the water.  Our reputation of dependable service, our professional and qualified local staff, our reliable fleet of vessels, and our exceptional safety record has helped win the hard-earned trust of our customers and passengers.

Launching from Canoe Cove, Sidney, and Ganges Harbour, Salt Spring Island, we proudly connect Southern Gulf Islands residents with critical services like education and health care; we help visitors discover the local offerings of the Gulf Islands; and we offer 24/7 launch services for pilots, agents, government officials and crew in and around the southern Gulf Islands.  

Our company values are Safety, Connection and Community, which can be observed in how we operate on a day to day basis.

Safety

  • The safety of our passengers and crew are our top priority.  

  • We prioritize safety over speed.  

  • We prioritize safety, even when it is hard. 

  • We meet and exceed requirements, including ensuring our team has the right level of training to ensure the safety of every person aboard.  


Community

  • We are a community of mariners that love being on the water. 

  • We are community builders that enable people to discover the local offerings of the Gulf Islands.   

  • We are active and give back to  the communities in which we operate.    

Connection

  • We are one connected team that supports one another to deliver top notch customer service. 

  • We connect communities within the Southern Gulf Islands. 

  • We connect people to their destinations, be it on land, or on the water. 

  • We connect passengers with critical services like education and health care.