Su-Laine on the North Coast and Cape Scott trails: “Magnificent location, no crowds, more adventure than we’d hoped for. George’s Cell: 250.902.8202, © Copyright - Cape Scott Water Taxi Ltd. - All rights reserved |. Book a water taxi for the North Coast Trail. Port Hardy to Shushartie Bay is a 60-minute trip. 121 were here. We'll be setting up our own shuttle from the trail end back to Port Hardy. For inquiries about the North Coast Trail Shuttle, please visit our website: www.northcoasttrailshuttle.com. We can get you to/from the North Coast Trail and Cape Scott trailhead(s) & drop-off spots by water or land. The camping is $10 per night per person. Cape Scott Water Taxi – Your full Marine Transportation Service company. Go to Wild Coast Magazine or John Baldwin.ca online for a great map and description of the Cape Scott North Coast Trail. Two critical river crossings rely on cable cars whose condition was as yet unconfirmed. -Beginner and intermediate hikers can take the shorter Cape Scott route -Experienced hikers can trek the longer 58 km North Coast Trail which includes part of Cape Scott Park. The North Coast Trail Shuttle, which offers boat transfers to Shushartie Bay and pick up from the Cape Scott Trailhead operates May 1 to Sept 15. [email protected] North Coast Trail Shuttle. Want to take your HIKE to the NEXT LEVEL? Water Taxi custom charters to anywhere on the north coast Our 32 foot, 660 horsepower, twin Volvo engine taxi can get you everywhere fast with a cruising speed of 25 knots. 96 were here. Outside of these dates, transport must be arranged on an individual basis, which can come at a higher cost, but can also offer more solitude if that’s what you’re after. You can hike the trail year-round but North Coast Trail Shuttle does not run regular services outside of these times. Cell phones do not work anywhere in Cape Scott Provincial Park. (First and last 2 weeks are weather dependant) THE WATER TAXI “SEA LEGEND 1” 32 Foot 12 passenger vessel, heated cab, twin engines, travels at 25 knots. We can get you to/from the North Coast Trail and Cape Scott trailhead(s) & drop-off spots by water or land. Toll-Free: 1.800.246.0093 We service: The North Coast Trail, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Rivers Inlet, Shushartie Bay, Bella Bella, Drury Inlet, Sayward, Klemtu, Calvert Island, Bella Coola, Smiths Inlet, Seymour Inlet, Kingcome Inlet, Knights Inlet and more. If you are planning on hiking the West Coast Trail, consider a warm up on another BC hike, the North Coast Trail as well. Map: North Coast Trail, Wild Coast Magazine, you can also pick up a map at the water taxi service. we just have to get there before it leaves at 7 am on July 4th. Cape Scott Water Taxi and Shuttle www.capescottwatertaxi.ca. Tours available with cove adventure tours North Coast Trail, BC, Canada: Aug 30-Sept 4, 2020. Favorite Eats After Hike: Captain Hardy’s , Café Guido (both have free wifi) Find out current conditions and as always , practice Leave No Trace. Safety & Health. A North Coast Trail guided tour is one of the best hikes in BC, ending up in Cape Scott Provincial Park. Always use the water taxi when in Ft Lauderdale. The day before our water taxi to Shushartie Bay we drove to Port Hardy, two of us stayed at the hostel and two of us drove the cars to the Cape Scott Parking Lot to leave one and come back. 6555 Hardy Bay Road, It can be accessed via shuttle or water taxi from Port Hardy. Most people start the North Coast Trail by taking a water taxi from Port Hardy to Shushartie Bay, a scenic ride with whale watching and other great photo opportunities. The total hiking distance Shushartie Bay (from water taxi) to San Josef Bay & Cape Scott Trail parking lot is a minimum of 59.5km (37mi). At Nissen Bight, it links up with an existing 15 km (9.3 mi) trail which leads to the trailhead at San Josef River. Su-Laine on the North Coast and Cape Scott trails: “Magnificent location, no crowds, more adventure than we’d hoped for. You can hike from east to west or west to east depending on your preference of starting easy (on the west side) or getting the hard part over first (the east side). From there the trail heads uphill quickly, passing several tent pads. Early trips with our water taxi “Sea Legend 1” provided a water taxi service to logging camps and communities on the mid coast in 2007. West Coast Trail – May 1- Sept 30 North Coast Trail – April 15- Sept 30. The North Coast Trail – Roughly $240 for camping, water taxi drop off and shuttle bus pick up . The North Coast Trail is a 46km class 3 trail. The North Coast trail, a rough and rugged trail that will take hikers though beautiful forests, stunning coastlines in a truly remote setting on the northern most tip of Vancouver Island. 2007) and North Coast Trail Shuttle (est. Runs an early-morning water-taxi service from Port Hardy to Shushartie Bay ($100 per person) for the start of the North Coast Trail hike. Want to take your HIKE to the NEXT LEVEL?. Shushartie Bay, Nahwitti Beach, Cape Sutil & More… Season? 10 passenger Chevy van will pick you up from the Cape Scott Parking lot when your hike is complete. Take a trip to Cape Scott Park on the West Coast and hike part of the North Coast Trail. Departure Time: 7 a.m when we have bookings. Running Water Taxi service only to the North Coast Trail in 2020, the shuttle van between the Cape Scott parking lot and Port Hardy will not be running this year. Water taxi service in/out of Hardy Bay Live in an access by water only area on the North/East end of Vancouver Island and need supplies, groceries, a pick up or drop off. COVID-19 UPDATES. After a 7 pm ferry to Nanaimo, our group of five got on a 10 am water taxi in Port Hardy, and by noon on Saturday were on the white sand beach in Shuttleworth Bight. 2009) operate under one roof in Port Hardy BC. The trail. And these are high end restaurants. Our service to the North Coast Trail runs April 15th to September 30th. Please contact Waivin' Flags Taxi for information on pick up from the Cape Scott Parking lot (250) 230-7655 Links. George and his wife operate the sole water-taxi service for access to Shushartie Bay, the eastern start of the North Coast Trail. The North Coast Trail opened in May 2008 and still sees few crowds, partly because of its relative remoteness. The following text is taken from the BC Parks website ... One water taxi service runs from Port Hardy during the summer season. The cost for the water taxi is $150. Most people start the North Coast Trail by taking a water taxi from Port Hardy to Shushartie Bay, a scenic ride with whale watching and other great photo opportunities. • the North Coast Trail is a 43.1km extension to the original Cape Scott Trail. Pacific Coastal Airlines www.pacificcoastal.com. North Vancouver Island, Office: 250.949.6541 Water Taxi, Freight & Shuttle serving Vancouver Island North. Water Taxi The full trail starts with a water taxi drop off with Cape Scott Water Taxi. This is a true backcountry adventure and is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the best coastal hikes in the world. Shushartie Bay: The trailhead is at the rocky shoreline on the bay's outer north shore. It looks just like any park, the large British Columbia Parks Sign with the park name, a small signage board with a tide table and the park map and the park fee tube, a red hollow post in the ground with envelopes for payment of fees. After a 7 pm ferry to Nanaimo, our group of five got on a 10 am water taxi in Port Hardy, and by noon on Saturday were on the white sand beach in Shuttleworth Bight. The Cape Scott Water Taxi & North Coast Trail Shuttle are owned and operated by George and Babe Burroughs. The North Coast Trail is a wild and remote coastal backpacking trip in Cape Scott Provincial Park. Cape Scott Water Taxi Ltd. (est. Always leave an itinerary at home with friends or family. The trail head of Cape Scott Park is located 68 km West of Port Hardy via logging roads. North Vancouver Island, Office: 250.949.6541 The water taxi will also drop off hikers at Nahwitti River or Cape Sutil to avoid difficult segments. Experienced hikers only. Water Taxi, Freight & Shuttle serving Vancouver Island North. Babe’s Cell: 250.902.8208 Toll-Free: 1.800.246.0093 Our service to the North Coast Trail runs April 15th to September 30th. V0N 2P0, British Columbia, Canada Address: 6555 Hardy Bay Road, ... George’s Cell: 250.902.8202. This is a true backcountry adventure and is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the best coastal hikes in the world. Operates mid-April to late September depending on weather. Our 32 foot, 660 horsepower, twin Volvo engine taxi can get you everywhere fast with a cruising speed of 25 knots. Contact us for possible options. This is definitely the simplest option, but is … 100 were here. I have already booked the water taxi. Fun to also go to Hollywood with great boardwalk and restaurants. 6555 Hardy Bay Road, George’s Cell: 250.902.8202, © Copyright - Cape Scott Water Taxi Ltd. - All rights reserved |. Distance: 57 kilometers Duration: 7 days / 6 nights Group: 5 participants max Staging: Port Hardy, BC. Transportation available via Cape Scott Water taxi and Shuttle Take a trip to San Josef Bay on the West Coast. They are your one-stop land and water logistics between Port Hardy and the North Coast Trail. The North Coast Trail was completed in 2008 as an extension of the Cape Scott Provincial Park trail system. Hiking legs to consider: Sushartie Bay to Skinner Creek, 8.1 km, 5 – 7 hours Skinner Creek to Cape Sutil, 5.1 km, 3.5 – 5.5 hours The 43.1 km (26.8 mi) trail in Cape Scott Provincial Park runs along beaches and through forests around the northern tip of Vancouver Island from Shushartie Bay to Nissen Bight. find us here. Pick up time: 1 p.m. For detailed information about booking the North Coast Trail Shuttle, please contact us by phone or email. It's 65km of active gravel logging road. Most people start the North Coast Trail by taking a water taxi from Port Hardy to Shushartie Bay and hike the trail from east to west. We have six spots at the NCT Hostel for the first night. Water Taxi, Freight & Shuttle serving Vancouver Island North. Most hikers take the water taxi to the Shushartie Bay trailhead and hike westbound. North Coast Trail Watertaxi Arriving at the North Coast Trail trailhead is a bit of a surreal experience. V0N 2P0, British Columbia, Canada They offer water taxi drop off, and a shuttle pickup on the other side. Step off our bow onto the beach at the trailhead at Shushartie Bay and begin your adventure. Box 580 Port Hardy, The trail crosses the Nahwitti River via ladders, stairs, and a cable car. ( First and last 2 weeks are weather dependant ). It’s a 43 kilometre path that tracks through the beaches and forests of the north island, linking Cape Scott’s trails with Shushartie Bay (where most people get dropped off by a Port Hardy water taxi to start the trek). The North Coast Trail is the last, most northerly section of the Vancouver Island Trail that connects Shushartie Bay with Cape Scott. Babe’s Cell: 250.902.8208 Looking out over Shushartie Bay waiting to disembark the water taxi. 32 Foot 12 passenger vessel, heated cab, twin engines, travels at 25 knots. It is a great way to see the beautiful mansions with a narrative by staff. Contact our office for a quote Many great restaurants offer discounts with your water taxi ticket some 10 to 20 percent off TOTAL bill including alcohol. We service: The North Coast Trail, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Rivers Inlet, Shushartie Bay, Bella Bella, Drury Inlet, Sayward, Klemtu, Calvert Island, Bella Coola, Smiths Inlet, Seymour Inlet, Kingcome Inlet, Knights Inlet and more. Transportation available via Cape Scott Water taxi … No-one had been on the trail so far that spring and George was reluctant to take us without a firm report of the conditions. Beautiful mansions with a narrative by staff on a guided hiking adventure Canada. About the North Coast Trail and Cape Scott water taxi from Port Hardy via logging roads quickly, several. 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