PIERS ISLAND SHUTTLE
We provide a regular shuttle services to Piers Island, a private island of over 120 households located near Swartz Bay, BC. Our Piers Island membership pre-purchases punch cards in order to secure a scheduled service year round.
Annually, the boat carries over 1,500 passengers over 350 sailings. Water taxis and light cargo runs carry 100's of other passengers and literally tons of luggage, groceries, furniture, appliances, building materials, etc. each year.
Members and their guests use Punch Cards to ride the Shuttle.
This service is not offered to the general public, nor Islanders without Punch Cards.
Card holders can purchase additional Cards onboard from the Shuttle's skipper, as and when required. Please note that these Cards are valid only for the period June 1st to May 31st of the year noted on the card. They are not redeemable for cash and lost or stolen cards cannot be replaced.
The annual membership fee is $25 and purchase by Islanders in our pre-sale period gives them access to the Piers Water Taxi services, in addition, if a punch card is purchased with the pre-sale period (and the target is met) you gain access to the Scheduled Service. It also gives you the right to vote at our AGM if you are a titled property owner on Piers. Pre-sales run May 1 - 31st each year. New owner? You may become a member and purchase a card within 30 days after your possession date.
Annually, the boat carries over 1,500 passengers over 350 sailings. Water taxis and light cargo runs carry 100's of other passengers and literally tons of luggage, groceries, furniture, appliances, building materials, etc. each year.
Members and their guests use Punch Cards to ride the Shuttle.
This service is not offered to the general public, nor Islanders without Punch Cards.
Card holders can purchase additional Cards onboard from the Shuttle's skipper, as and when required. Please note that these Cards are valid only for the period June 1st to May 31st of the year noted on the card. They are not redeemable for cash and lost or stolen cards cannot be replaced.
The annual membership fee is $25 and purchase by Islanders in our pre-sale period gives them access to the Piers Water Taxi services, in addition, if a punch card is purchased with the pre-sale period (and the target is met) you gain access to the Scheduled Service. It also gives you the right to vote at our AGM if you are a titled property owner on Piers. Pre-sales run May 1 - 31st each year. New owner? You may become a member and purchase a card within 30 days after your possession date.
SCHEDULED SHUTTLE SERVICES - Effective June 1st, 2025
From Canoe Cove Marina
- Tuesdays 9 am & 4 pm, Fridays 9 am, noon, 4 pm, Saturdays - 10 am, Sundays - 10 am & 4 pm
(Sept 1 - May 31st - Sundays 3:30 pm only)
From Swartz Dock (aka Dolphin)
- Tuesdays 9:10 am & 4:10 pm, Fridays 9:10 am, 12:10 pm, 4:10 pm, Saturdays - 10:10 am, Sundays 10:10 am & 4:10 pm
(Sept 1 - May 31st - Sundays 3:40 pm only)
From Piers Island
-Tuesdays 9:30 am & 4:30 pm, Fridays 9:30 am, 12:30 pm, 4:30 pm, Saturdays - 10:30 am, Sundays 10:30 am & 4:30 pm
(Sept 1 - May 31st - Sundays 3:30 pm only)
From Canoe Cove Marina
- Tuesdays 9 am & 4 pm, Fridays 9 am, noon, 4 pm, Saturdays - 10 am, Sundays - 10 am & 4 pm
(Sept 1 - May 31st - Sundays 3:30 pm only)
From Swartz Dock (aka Dolphin)
- Tuesdays 9:10 am & 4:10 pm, Fridays 9:10 am, 12:10 pm, 4:10 pm, Saturdays - 10:10 am, Sundays 10:10 am & 4:10 pm
(Sept 1 - May 31st - Sundays 3:40 pm only)
From Piers Island
-Tuesdays 9:30 am & 4:30 pm, Fridays 9:30 am, 12:30 pm, 4:30 pm, Saturdays - 10:30 am, Sundays 10:30 am & 4:30 pm
(Sept 1 - May 31st - Sundays 3:30 pm only)
2025-26 Punch card rates expiring May 31st, 2026 are:
10 punch - $220 plus GST
5 punch - $110 plus GST
10 punch Youth - $110 plus GST
Adult Single - $25 plus GST
Youth Single - $12.50 plus GST
We accept payment by credit, debit, Etransfer, cheque or cash
10 punch - $220 plus GST
5 punch - $110 plus GST
10 punch Youth - $110 plus GST
Adult Single - $25 plus GST
Youth Single - $12.50 plus GST
We accept payment by credit, debit, Etransfer, cheque or cash
PIERS ISLAND WATER TAXI & CARGO RUNS
Private water taxis and cargo hauling are available to members between Swartz Bay Government Dock or Canoe Cove Marina, and the Piers Island Government Dock or your private dock.
One of our vessels is largely dedicated to serve Piers Island, ready on standby, throughout the year.
Advance notice is appreciated for bookings. In emergencies, our response time is a few hours or less.
Note: All prices and schedules are subject to change without notice. GST is not included in pricing.
Private water taxis and cargo hauling are available to members between Swartz Bay Government Dock or Canoe Cove Marina, and the Piers Island Government Dock or your private dock.
One of our vessels is largely dedicated to serve Piers Island, ready on standby, throughout the year.
Advance notice is appreciated for bookings. In emergencies, our response time is a few hours or less.
Note: All prices and schedules are subject to change without notice. GST is not included in pricing.
WATER TAXI (2025) Effective June 1, 2025
To or from Piers Gov dock from Canoe Cove or Dolphin Rd.
$100 for 1-6 passengers $120 up to 7-12 passengers
To private dock - add $20
CARGO RUNS (2025) Effective June 1, 2025
To or from Piers Gov dock from Canoe Cove or Dolphin Rd.
$150 for bulky or heavy cargo such as appliances, furniture, building materials.
(Includes 15 minutes loading and 15 minutes unloading; with an additional charge of $1 per minute of extra wait time)
To private dock - add $20
For safety - we operate only in daylight hours
An additional Solo Charge of $30 is applied when there is more than 2 hours between bookings
GST is not included in prices
To or from Piers Gov dock from Canoe Cove or Dolphin Rd.
$100 for 1-6 passengers $120 up to 7-12 passengers
To private dock - add $20
CARGO RUNS (2025) Effective June 1, 2025
To or from Piers Gov dock from Canoe Cove or Dolphin Rd.
$150 for bulky or heavy cargo such as appliances, furniture, building materials.
(Includes 15 minutes loading and 15 minutes unloading; with an additional charge of $1 per minute of extra wait time)
To private dock - add $20
For safety - we operate only in daylight hours
An additional Solo Charge of $30 is applied when there is more than 2 hours between bookings
GST is not included in prices
