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
Sail into the Salish Sea and experience a three and a half hour guided whale watching tour. Explore BC’s wild west coast in search of orcas, humpback whales and other marine mammals with a certified marine naturalist.
Tour highlights
- Sail into the Juan De Fuca Strait in a high-speed, custom-built catamaran with prime viewing platforms and heated cabins.
- Keep an eye out for orcas, humpback whales and other marine animals as you explore the coast of Vancouver Island.
- Enjoy a photo-package of your trip taken by your naturalists.
- Complimentary tea, coffee & hot chocolate on board.
- Prince of Whales is proud to be Biosphere Certified, supporting the United Nations’ 17 Sustainability Goals
Prince of Whales Victoria Half Day Whale Watching Tour Covered Vessel is available seasonally from March 27 to November 1, 2026.
Activity policies
Tour Location: Downtown Victoria Adventure Centre (812 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3)
Please check-in at the Downtown Victoria Adventure Centre 30 minutes prior to your confirmed adventure time.
Onboard snacks are available for purchase with CAD cash only.
A waiver must be signed prior to participation and any guest under 19 years of age will require a signature from a parent or guardian.
All tours booked through BC Ferries must be reserved at least 72 hours in advance.
AVAILABLE IN Victoria, BC
FROM September 21 - November 1
$205.00
+ taxes and fees, per adult