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
See the natural beauty of Victoria and immerse yourself in Victorian neighbourhoods as you cruise through the city in an open top double-decker bus. Adventure the city at your own pace and hop-on and off at any of the 15 designated stops, including Inner Harbour, Craigdarroch Castle, Oak Bay Village and more.
Tour highlights
- Explore the oldest Chinatown in Canada, and walk along a narrow lantern-filled street as you shop the boutiques of Fan Tan Alley.
- Stroll along Victoria's picturesque Inner Harbour and visit the grand Parliament Buildings.
- Visit the National Historic Site Craigdarroch Castle and experience a Victorian-era castle furnished with intricate stained glass windows, impressive woodwork and Victorian artifacts.
The Gray Line Victoria Hop On Hop Off is available seasonally from May to October.
Activity policies
Pickup location: Fairmont Empress Hotel - 721 Government Street, Victoria, BC
Departure Times: 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm. 5:30pm
The 24-hour pass allows guests to hop on and off whenever the tours are operating within the 24-hour timeframe.
Stops include:
- Inner Harbour
- Old Town/Chinatown
- Songhees Lookout/Delta Hotel
- Bastion Square
- Steamship Terminal Pier
- Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina
- Fisherman's Wharf
- Ogden Point Breakwater
- Beacon Hill Park
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Oak Bay Village
- Oak Bay Marina
- Oak Bay Beach Hotel
- Cooke Street Village
The schedule for drop-offs/pick-ups can be found here. Please review the schedule carefully to ensure you do not miss the bus, and arrive at your stop at least 5 minutes before the posted time.
Guests are not required to visit every stop. Guests can hop on and off at all of the stops along the route, or simply choose the ones that interest you most.
The narrated tour is approximately 90 minutes long. The buses run hourly from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Same-day bookings are not available through BC Ferries. Tours must be booked a minimum 24 hours in advance.
AVAILABLE IN Victoria, BC
$69.00
+ taxes and fees, per adult