Water Taxi

Not sure where to adventure this year?  Contact us for suggestions.

Mimir doing a pick up at a private IslandIf water-taxi is an option for you, please contact us. We will put you in touch with Malei Island Charters and they will give you service that is first class and rates that are competitive. They operate two Canadian Coast Guard approved "small vessels" to accommodate you, the "MIMIR" and the "MALEI-ISLE". Both skippers are certified by Transport Canada with "Small Non-Pleasure Vessel Operator Proficiency" certificates (SNPVOP) up to 10 ton, as well as Marine Emergency Duties, A1, A2, & A3 certification.


Reasons to Water-taxi:

  • Accessing remote areas is easy, safe and affordable.
  • Maximize your time in the area of your choice.
  • Avoid paddling the same area twice by having the drop off and pick-up at different locations.
  • Avoid tiring or exposed crossings.
  • Access areas that are beyond the time constraints of your holiday.
  • Accessibility for those with children, or persons not comfortable with paddling long distances.
  • Get out past others in the more popular areas.
  • Skippers are knowledgeable of the areas they travel in.
  • Added adventure and sightseeing opportunities of wild life and scenery en-route.
  • Boats can carry up to 8 people, kayaks and gear.
  • Rates set by a formula of average running time, boat costs and distance. 
From their moorage in Port Hardy they serve a portion of the coast from the north edge of the Broughton Archipelago, up Queen Charlotte Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound, and over to Shushartie Bay in Cape Scott Park.

We provide free delivery & pickup to BC Ferries and to water taxis for all our clients.
Odyssey Kayaking is In Port Hardy located at 8625 Shipley Street. (across from the Post Office)

News update, North Coast Trail, April 10, 2008

Good news to everyone who has been waiting for this event. Northern Vancouver Island Trails Society has announced that the trail is virtually complete. Crews are cleaning up winter damage, doing minor re-routes and constructing a campsite at Shushartie Bay. The official opening is scheduled for May 10, 2008, so get out those hiking boots and burn up some trail May 10th.

Distances

Below are some fairly accurate distances from Port Hardy to help you with your planning. They have been updated (April 2008) to reflect the general area of marine water taxi for the Malei Isle and the Mimir. These distances are approximate only, for more accurate results consult the appropriate marine chart.
  • Port Hardy to Allison Harbour 20 nautical miles
  • Port Hardy to Bell Island 7 nautical miles
  • Port Hardy to Blunden Harbour 14 nautical miles
  • Port Hardy to Browning Boom 11 nautical miles
  • Port Hardy to Bull Harbour 26 nautical miles
  • Port Hardy to Burnette Bay south 25 nautical miles
  • Port Hardy to Burnette Bay north 27 nautical miles
  • Port Hardy to God's Pocket resort 10 nautical miles
  • Port Hardy to Indian Cove 32 nautical miles
  • Port Hardy to Malei Island 18 nautical miles
  • Port Hardy to Nolan Point 10 nautical miles
  • Port Hardy to Scarlett Point Lighthouse 11 nautical miles
  • Port Hardy to Shelter Bay 16 nautical miles
  • Port Hardy to Shushartie Bay 19 nautical miles
  • Port Hardy to Skull Cove 21 nautical miles
  • Port Hardy to Staples Island 11 nautical miles
  • Port Hardy to Vansitart Island 20 nautical miles

Loading

  • Loading Time or Standby is $50 an hour.
  • The first half an hour loading is free.
  • Avoid excessive standby costs by having your gear and equipment ready to load 30 minutes or more before departure time.