Posted: Tuesday, September 8 at 11:38 am
RBC GranFondo
Horseshoe Bay Sailings
Saturday, September 12, 2026
The RBC GranFondo Whistler cycling event from downtown Vancouver to Whistler will take place on Saturday, September 12. Traffic modifications will be in effect for customers travelling through the Horseshoe Bay terminal before 9:30 am on that day.
Customers planning to travel on sailings departing Horseshoe Bay on the morning of Saturday, September 12, please note that Westbound Highway 1 and northbound Highway 99 traffic will be rerouted via Exit 2 to Old Highway 99, also known as Horseshoe Bay Drive, and will re-enter northbound Highway 99 at Pasco Road.
The detour will be in effect from 5:30 am to 10:30 am. We suggest customers allow enough travel time to arrive at the terminal before the scheduled sailing of their choice.
For customers travelling on sailings that arrive at Horseshoe Bay terminal before 9:00 am on September 12, traffic leaving Horseshoe Bay will be rerouted to Marine Drive through West Vancouver from 5:30 am to 9:00 am.
Eastbound heavy trucks travelling between Horseshoe Bay, Taylor Way, and southbound Highway 99 will be redirected to a temporary holding area in Horseshoe Bay from 5:30 am to 9:00 am.
Heavy trucks will not be permitted on Marine Drive through West Vancouver during this period and may re-enter Highway 1 after the eastbound lanes reopen.
BC Ferries wishes all the participants success in the RBC GranFondo Whistler event. For further information about the revised traffic patterns, visit RBCGranfondo.
For up-to-date sailing and departure information, check Current Conditions, follow @BCFerries on X, or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.
DETAILS
Step into a winter wonderland as The Butchart Gardens transforms into a sparkling holiday spectacle. With convenient round-trip transportation from downtown Victoria, you can relax aboard a fully narrated Gray Line Victoria Sightseeing coach as you journey through festive city streets and scenic countryside landscapes. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in twinkling light displays, enchanting holiday decor, and the joyful sights and sounds of the holiday season.
Highlights:
- Travel in comfort on the most modern coaches on the Island
- Stroll through 55 acres illuminated with thousands of festive lights
- Marvel at themed holiday displays, including the iconic Twelve Days of Christmas installations
- Soak in the magical, serene atmosphere of the gardens in winter
- Create cherished holiday memories at one of Canada’s most celebrated seasonal attractions
The Gray Line Sightseeing Victoria Tours Butchart Gardens Magic of Christmas Experience is available seasonally from December 1 to 31.
Activity policies
Pickup Location: 721 Government Street, Victoria, BC (in front of the Fairmont Empress Hotel)
Admission to The Butchart Gardens Magic of Christmas is included in price.
Guests should arrive 15-20 minutes prior to departure
Same-day bookings are not available through BC Ferries. Tours must be booked a minimum 24 hours in advance.
AVAILABLE IN Victoria, BC
FROM December 25 - December 31
$99.00
+ taxes and fees, per adult