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
Go on an exciting bear-watching adventure to see grizzly bears in their natural habitat on a Prince Rupert Adventure Tours Grizzly Bear Tour.
Highlights:
- Visit the Khutzeymateen Valley, known as the Valley of the Grizzly—home to one of the largest concentrations of grizzly bears in North America.
- See bears in their natural habitat swimming, playing and feeding on sedge grass and digging for clams. Look out for porpoises, sea lions, seals, bald eagles and herons along the way.
- Hear fascinating stories about historic Indigenous villages and culture, and learn about the diverse marine environment. Your unforgettable Prince Rupert Adventure Grizzly Bear Tour will be led by a knowledgeable and experienced guide.
The Prince Rupert Adventure Grizzly Bear-Watching Tour is available to enjoy from May to July:
June 2026 availability
- Mon Jun 08, 9:00 am
- Thu Jun 11, 12:00 pm
- Sun Jun 14, 6:30 am
- Tue Jun 16, 7:00 am
- Thu Jun 18, 7:30 am
- Mon Jun 22, 9:30 am
- Wed Jun 24 10:30 am
- Thu Jun 25, 12:00 pm
- Fri Jun 26, 2:00 pm
- Sun Jun 28, 7:00 am
July 2026 availability
- Wed Jul 01, 7:00 am
- Sat Jul 11, 1:00 pm
- Thu Jul 16, 7:00 am
- Thu Jul 23, 10:00 am
- Sat Jul 25, 1:30 pm
Activity policies
Terminal location: 205 Cow Bay Road, Prince Rupert, BC.
Guests must check in 20-30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. The vessel is located just outside the terminal.
Please contact Prince Rupert Adventures at 250-624-8199 one to three days prior to your tour to re-confirm your tour time. This seven‑hour tour includes lunch; guests with specific dietary restrictions are welcome to bring their own food. Please contact Prince Rupert Adventures with any questions.
Available to experience between May and July.
All tours booked through BC Ferries must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance.
AVAILABLE IN Prince Rupert, BC
FROM July 25 - July 25
+ taxes and fees, per adult