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
Experience whale watching at sea level aboard Keta or Cascadia, two 30‑foot open air vessels designed for an up close and engaging adventure on the Salish Sea. Led by a knowledgeable marine naturalist, this tour travels through the Salish Sea with time dedicated to whale viewing and live interpretation of local wildlife and marine ecosystems. The experience concludes with an overview of marine conservation efforts and the research supported through your sightings.
WHALE GUARANTEE
Vancouver Island Whale Watch has a 95% success rate for whale sightings. In the rare event that no whales are seen on your tour, guests receive a complimentary return ticket.
Vancouver Island Whale Watch Tours are available to experience between April and October.
Activity policies
For privacy reasons, guest contact information is not shared with the tour provider. Guests are responsible for confirming their tour directly with the operator by phone at 250‑667‑5177 anytime after 8:00 am on the morning of their scheduled departure to confirm that the tour is operating as scheduled.
Meeting Location: 5-90 Front Street, Nanaimo
Check-In: Please arrive 45 minutes prior to departure.
Duration: 3-5 hours
Vancouver Island Whale Watch reserves the right to cancel or postpone any trip due to inclement weather, insufficient passenger numbers, or events beyond our control.
Tour is not recommended for those with back problems and is unsuitable for pregnant women. Guests must be 5+ to participate.
Guests are advised to dress warmly in layers and closed-toed shoes. Even in the summer, temperatures are significantly cooler on the water. Guests are provided with anti-exposure suits that offer protection from wind and sea spray.
Same-day bookings are not available through BC Ferries. Tours must be booked a minimum 24 hours in advance.
AVAILABLE IN Nanaimo, BC
FROM September 28 - October 31
$228.00
+ taxes and fees, per adult