2025 HIGHLIGHTS
Google Transit
If you are tech savvy, the bus schedule is loaded onto Google Maps: Transit. This is not a "live" feed due to lack of cell coverage. But it does show where the bus is for the pre-loaded bus schedule.
7 days/week, full service
During July and August, from 8:35 a.m. to 7:35 p.m. , you can catch the Hornby Bus.
Moving people, not cars is our motto.
New format........take a route
In order to enhance understanding of the schedule, for those not as familiar with Island road names, the schedule is now defined by 3 routes. With the "Dickie Dugout" at the Coop corner as the centre of the hub.
Both directions in Galleon
Due to feedback, the bus will re-establish two way service into the Galleon Beach subdivision. Please check the schedule for Route 2 for timing.
Beach Bums & Hikers Route
Access to Helliwell and Tribune Bay Parks, and also to the Whaling Station Bay neighbourshood. The bus will make 3 runs a day to Whaling Station, Helliwell Park, and Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Centre. Parking can be tricky in these busy areas, so save finding a spot by riding the bus!
There is a bit of a walk from the bus stop if your destination is Helliwell Park, so be prepared to enjoy the extra hike.
Follow the Bus to the Marina
The newest bus advertising sponsor is SUN CORONA MUSICAL BOAT TOURS............if you follow the bus, you'll see their decal, promoting "go green" and taking the bus to the Marina for getting your boat tour.
SISTER SERVICE, CROSS DENMAN CONNECTOR - The SkuttleBus
Cross Denman Connection
Denman has the ScuttleBus, and who rides it?
ScuttleButts of course.
For a fun tour of Denman or a scenic ride between ferries, check it out!
BE AWARE: The ScuttleBus is "dark" on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so don't go looking for a ride then.
LINK TO https://www.denmanislandbus.ca/
Ocean Adventures Water Taxi
Skip the Ferries. Or Did the Ferry Skip You?
Hornby Island Ocean Adventures offers fast, direct boat service between Vancouver Island and Hornby Island—no schedules, no terminals, no waiting in line.
Powered by a brand-new 225 Sea Pro outboard, The Fishing Machine is built for speed, comfort, and fun. It’s the perfect option if you want to ditch the ferry and get straight to island time.
- 🚤 Comox to Hornby in ~30 minutes
- ⚡ Even quicker from Deep Bay
- 🎣 Ideal for travelers, locals, and last-minute ferry refugees
Non-scheduled service — direct contact required.
Call to discuss availability, timing, and your specific needs.
📞 Call or text: 250-218-9391
🔗 Learn more: https://hornbyisland.com/shop-service/hornby-island-ocean-adventures/
Getting Around Once You Arrive
Visiting without a car? Pair your boat ride with on-island transportation via the seasonal community bus service:
🚌 Hornby Island Summer Bus
👉 www.hornbybus.com
Fast. Flexible. Ferry-free.
Hornby Island Ocean Adventures gets you here—on your terms.
Summer Scheduled Boat Service: Comox Harbour to Hornby Isla
Comox Harbour ↔ Hornby Island
Visiting Hornby Island this summer? Skip the ferries and enjoy a fast, safe, scheduled boat service between Comox Harbour and Hornby Island.
This summer-only service operates on a set schedule, thoughtfully timed to connect with the Hornby Island Bus, making it an easy, car-free way to reach the island.
What this service offers:
- 🚤 Fast, convenient crossings from Comox Harbour
- 📅 Scheduled summer service only
- 🚌 Coordinated with Hornby Island Bus service
- 🛟 Fully insured vessels, Transport Canada–certified crew
- 🔥 Comfortable heated cabins
- 🚻 Onboard washroom facilities
- 🧳 12-passenger capacity with ample cargo space
Fare Options
- One-way fares
- Same-day round-trip fares
- Discounts available for Hornby Island residents
🔗 View schedule, fares, and book online:
https://biganimalencounters.com/book-now/details/358412/hornby-island-water-taxi/
Seasonal. Scheduled. Seamless.
A great summer option for visitors planning a ferry-free trip to Hornby Island.
Photo Gallery 2023
Photo Gallery- HISTORIC to 2022
