Triton, one of our 12 passenger boats
Sunrise on an early morning trip to Hollyhock
Pacific white sided dolphins sighted on a return trip from Hollyhock

Discovery Launch Water Taxi provides service for Hollyhock, Canada's Leading educational retreat center, located on Cortes Island. (see map below)


How to find us:
Our dock is located at the "Coast Discovery Marina" 1003 Island Hwy, Campbell River B.C. Just south of the Quadra Island ferry terminal.
PHONE:  250-287-7577


Flying to Campbell River?
Upon arrival at the Campbell River airport take the Campbell River Airporter 250-286-3000 to our dock. The shuttle meets every flight that arrives in Campbell River and they are very familiar with our location. Travel time to our dock is approx. 20min.


Flying to Comox?
Prior to arrival at the Comox airport you will need to book a shuttle to bring you to Campbell River.  Sky High Shuttle Service: 1-888-331-4737. Travel time to our dock is aprox. 50min.


Driving to Campbell River?
Once in Campbell River follow the signs to the Quadra Island ferry terminal. A parking lot to the right of the terminal entrance provides access to the Coast Discovery Marina. Free overnight parking is available at the Tyee Plaza across the street. Check your bags with us and we will give you directions.

Sit, Relax and Enjoy!
From Campbell River enjoy a scenic 30 minute boat ride to Mansons Landing on Cortes Island. All of our boats have enclosed cabins that can be heated if necessary, or sit outside and enjoy the fresh air. Keep a watchful eye, you never know what you may see on these trips! At Mansons Landing a shuttle from Hollyhock will meet the boat and drive you to the center, about a 5 minute trip. Discovery Launch Water Taxi is in contact with Hollyhock to coordinate their shuttle with boat arrivals, Hollyhock shuttle service is complimentary.

Rideshare:
Whenever possible we try to combine trips to Mansons Landing in order to provide the most economical fare to our passengers. After booking a boat we encourage you to post your booking on the Hollyhock "Rideshare" so other guests can see what has been booked and possibly book as well. Just remember all passengers must book their trip with Discovery Launch. Posting information on the ride share board is not a booking.

Fares:
The cost for a one-way trip to Mansons Landing starts at $190 Canadian for one person and can go down to a minimum of $30 if there are 7 or more people on the boat. We require a credit card number and a contact phone number to make a reservation. No charge is made until day of travel. Twenty-Four (24) hours notice of cancellations and changes to reservations is required or there will be a charge to you.

Have some time to fill while waiting for your trip?
Our dock is located within a short walk from the main shopping area of Campbell River, several restaurants and cafes, the local library, the art gallery and an ocean front park. Of course you must stop and eat at Dick's Fish and Chips.

Enjoy a 30 minute scenic boat ride from Campbell River to Mansons Landing on Cortes Island. (Discovery Launch trip indicated in RED above) Hollyhock is located on the south east side of Cortes Island directly across from Twin Islands.

CONTACT US:  250-287-7577