Squamish Water Taxi Asks Locals to Register Interest in a Water Shuttle for Highway 99 Closures
When slides or crashes close the Sea to Sky Highway, a boat across Howe Sound could get stranded travellers moving again.
Photo: Squamish Water Taxi
SQUAMISH, British Columbia, October 8, 2026 —
Squamish Water Taxi is asking residents and commuters to register their interest in an on-call water shuttle that would run when Highway 99 closes.
The Sea to Sky Highway is the only road linking Vancouver, Squamish and Whistler. Landslides, avalanches and serious collisions can close it for hours, stranding commuters, workers and visitors with no way around.
How it would work
The proposed service would run boats across Howe Sound during highway closures, giving people a way to get where they need to be while the road is shut.
The service is not running yet. Squamish Water Taxi is first gathering interest to understand demand before committing a boat and crew.
How to help
Anyone who travels the corridor can register at strandedonthe99.com with their typical route and contact details. The responses will decide whether the service launches and which routes it covers.
About Squamish Water Taxi
Squamish Water Taxi is a Squamish, British Columbia boat service offering trailhead shuttles across the Squamish River, Howe Sound wildlife tours and boat rentals.
*Disclosure: Squamish Water Taxi and Happy News Company share an owner.*
