Hali’wud Water Taxi
Your Fully Qualified Transportation Solution on the mid-coast of British Columbia.

Our Boat
Our 29-foot 12-Passenger Daigle Crew Boat will get you where you need to go quickly and comfortably.
Featuring
- Custom rack for freight and kayaks
- Wheelchair ramp to enhance accessibility for passengers with mobility issues - great for Elders and anyone needing assistance.
- Golden Eagle Hull
- Volvo D6-330 6-Cylinder Diesel Engine
Rates Availbale for
- One-way trips
- Round trips
- Standby
- Kayak shuttles
- Light freight services
As you travel by water, enjoy stunning views of the midcoast of BC’s natural beauty, making your trip unforgettable.
We have dedicated staff that operate year-round and we offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate your travel needs, ensuring you can explore at your convenience.
Contact us for bookings and rate enquiries
*Please note there may be cancellations due to extreme weather conditions.
Our Location
Our experienced operators use an extensive knowledge of the Gilford Island area, including the Broughton Archipelago and the Johnstone Strait to get you where you need to go.
Featuring
- Broughton Archipelago
- Gilford Island
- Port McNeill
- Johnstone Strait
Destinations Include
- Port McNeill
- ’Ya̱lis (Alert Bay)
- G̱wa’yasda̱m’s (Gilford Village)
- Ḵ̓wax̱wa̱lawadi (Echo Bay)
- Ukwanalis (Kingcome Village)
- Blackfish Sound
- Broughton Archipelago
- and the surrounding area
While our main clientele are First Nations communities, the Hali’wud is a water taxi company with various clients, including tourists, doctors, nurses, service providers, marine and forest industry workers, and the general public.



We are proud that the Hali’wud is First Nations fully owned, operated and managed by T’se’kame’ an economic development corporation of the Kwikwasut'inuxw Haxwa'mis First Nation (KHFN), one of the 17 Kwakwaka'wakw Nations (Kwakwa'la speaking peoples) on the mid-coast of present-day British Columbia (BC)