Gulf Island Seaplanes Awarded Sustainable Tourism Bronze Certification

As an Indigenous-owned airline, our team at Gulf Island Seaplanes has long prioritized respect for the land, sea, and communities we serve. From our hub at Silva Bay on Gabriola Island, we operate regularly scheduled flights to Downtown Vancouver, the floatplane terminal at Vancouver International Airport, as well as Hornby Island on a seasonal basis. These flights provide essential transportation services for locals and visitors alike and showcase the stunning natural beauty of our shared home.

That’s why we’re very proud to be Sustainable Tourism Bronze Certified with GreenStep Solutions. Awarded after a comprehensive sustainability assessment last summer, this distinction demonstrates our commitment to environmental stewardship, community engagement, and sustainable practices in the tourism and aviation industries.

The GreenStep certification process involves an in-depth evaluation of a company’s operations, including its waste management practices, energy efficiency measures, community support and much more. Gulf Island Seaplanes has implemented a a range of sustainable practices to earn this recognition.

We support local organizations and communities alike to promote responsible tourism and preserve the region’s natural and cultural heritage. We also support local businesses whenever possible, helping to contribute to the economic well-being of the communities we serve.

In 2022, we partnered with the Coastal First Nations Great Bear Initiative, an Indigenous-led carbon offsets project designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support local Indigenous communities and to protect this critical and irreplaceable ecosystem for future generations. By purchasing carbon credits through this initiative, we’re able to to reduce our carbon footprint and provide meaningful support for Indigenous-led environmental stewardship efforts here on the West Coast.

Achieving Sustainable Tourism Bronze Certification represents a new milestone for our team at Gulf Island Seaplanes, but we aren’t done yet. We’re constantly working to improve our sustainability practices, and we look forward to reaching new heights with GreenStep in the months and years to come.

At Gulf Island Seaplanes we offer regularly scheduled and chartered floatplane services to a number of destinations on the beautiful West Coast of British Columbia.

With countless charter destinations to choose from, we are your link to bustling cities, charming towns, remote inlets and picturesque islands across Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and the Lower Mainland.