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
Explore Vancouver’s historic Gastown on a guided walking food tour through the city’s oldest neighbourhood. This 3-hour experience combines local flavours with stories of Gastown’s past, from cobblestone streets and heritage architecture to the iconic Steam Clock. Along the way, guests will enjoy a curated selection of food and drink from popular local spots while learning about the neighbourhood’s evolution and vibrant food scene.
Tour Highlights:
- Enjoy 6 food tastings and 4 drink stops at popular Gastown eateries
- Explore cobblestone streets, heritage buildings, and the iconic Steam Clock
- Hear engaging stories about Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood
- Experience Gastown’s lively mix of history, culture, and local flavour
Activity policies
Meeting location: Starbucks inside Waterfront Station, 601 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC
Tour Distance: Approximately 1.5 km (1 mile) Tour includes 6 food tastings and 4 alcoholic beverages. Gratuities are not included.
Tours operate rain or shine.
Accessibility: The tour involves easy walking on mostly flat terrain, including some cobblestone streets. Three tasting locations require the use of stairs, and only one location has elevator access. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Strollers not permitted due to stairs and tight spaces.
Most dietary requests can be accommodated. Please contact Taste Vancouver Food Tours at info@tastevancouverfoodtours.com with any dietary restrictions a minimum 24 hours prior to tour. Non-alcoholic beverage options are available.
Guests 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children 5 and under are free of charge.
Tour Availability: A minimum of four participants is required for the tour to take place. Should there not be enough guests, the tour may be cancelled and a BC Ferries representative will notify you.
All tours booked through BC Ferries must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance.
AVAILABLE IN Vancouver, BC
FROM May 1 - December 31
$168.00
+ taxes and fees, per adult