Gulf Islands Water Taxi serves Salt Spring Island, Mayne Island, Pender Island, Galiano Island and Saturna Island on the west coast of Canada, near Victoria on Vancouver Island.

Route 1
September to June 
Salt Spring, Galiano, and Mayne

Note: Service is based on the operation of school boats and applies to scheduled school days from September to June. Does not apply weekends, professional days, or holidays. Click for this route's summer schedule, or see Route 2 - Salt Spring, Pender, Saturna.
Where to find us: Below the Oyster Catcher Bar and Grill at the Visitors' Dock, central Ganges on Salt Spring.
Fares: $25  per person (round trip) between any two points or $15 one way. No extra charge for bicycles.
Special Delivery: Let us courier your special packages - just call.
Once you get there: There's so much to see and do, click for details.

Don't miss the boat!
Travel is on a 'first-come, first-served" basis.

You can set your watch by our shedule.

MV Scholarship
Departs on regular

school days from

Departure times are accurate.
Please be on the dock 5 minutes prior to sailing.
Students have priority.

Departs Arriving at Arrives
Ganges Harbour, Salt Spring 6:45 a.m. Sturdies Bay, Galiano 7:40 a.m.
Sturdies Bay, Galiano 7:42 a.m. Miners Bay, Mayne Isl. 7:50 a.m.
Miners Bay, Mayne Isl. 7:52 a.m. Ganges Harbour, Salt Spring 8:45 a.m.
Afternoon Run
Ganges Harbour, Salt Spring
(limited space on this run only)
4:30 p.m. Sturdies Bay, Galiano Isl. 5:20 p.m.
Sturdies Bay, Galiano Isl. 5:22 p.m. Miners Bay,  Mayne Isl. 5:28 p.m.
Miners Bay,  Mayne Isl. 5:30 p.m. Ganges Harbour, Salt Spring 6:20 p.m.

call: 250 537-2510  or  email us


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