Travel advisory: Busy Weekend Expected View ×

Issued on: Friday, April 18, 2025

Easter Long Weekend
April 18 – April 21, 2025

Easter long weekend is a popular time for travel on the coast. Busy travel days are expected from Friday, April 18 through Monday, April 21 on the following routes:


•    Vancouver (Tsawwassen) – Victoria (Swartz Bay)
•    Vancouver (Tsawwassen) – Southern Gulf Islands
•    Vancouver (Tsawwassen) – Nanaimo (Duke Point)
•    Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) – Nanaimo (Departure Bay)
•    Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) – Sunshine Coast (Langdale)
•    Vancouver Island - Gulf Islands

Historically, the most popular day to travel from the Lower Mainland to Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast is Friday, from our Tsawwassen and Horseshoe Bay terminals. Monday is typically the most popular day for travel back to the Lower Mainland.

Customers planning to travel with a vehicle without a reservation should be prepared for sailing waits during popular times to travel. If reservations are sold out, the best option to avoid sailing waits is to travel during less busy times, typically mid-week days and early morning or late evening sailings, or walk on board.

Click here to view Travel Tips and here for Service Notices.

We look forward to welcoming you on board this Easter Long Weekend.

For schedule information and bookings, visit bcferries.com. For up-to-date travel information, check Current Conditions and follow @BCFerries on Twitter.

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Applying for a discounted group rate

If the following applies to your group, you can use the Group Booking Form (below) to receive a discounted group rate:

  • Your group consists of 10 or more people travelling in the same vehicle or as a foot passenger group
  • You're submitting the Group Booking form at least 7 days in advance of your sailing
  • You're travelling on an applicable route
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  • Vancouver (Tsawwassen) - Victoria (Swartz Bay)
  • Vancouver (Tsawwassen) - Nanaimo (Duke Point)
  • Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) - Nanaimo (Departure Bay)
  • Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) - Bowen Island (Snug Cove)*
  • Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) - Sunshine Coast (Langdale)*
  • Vancouver (Tsawwassen) - Southern Gulf Islands
  • Victoria (Swartz Bay) - Salt Spring Island (Fulford Harbour)*
  • Victoria (Swartz Bay) - Southern Gulf Islands*
  • Powell River (Westview) - Comox (Little River)*
  • Port Hardy (Bear Cove) - Prince Rupert (not available during peak season)
  • Port Hardy (Bear Cove) - Bella Coola (not available during peak season)
  • Central Coast Connector Service (not available during peak season)
  • Prince Rupert - Graham Island (Skidegate) (not available during peak season)

Request a group booking

Prebook your group of 10 or more—either as foot passengers or in the same vehicle—and get a reduced group fare. (* indicates routes eligible for the BC Ferries Experience Card discount)

 

Important Note:

If you are travelling in separate cars with up to 9 people in one vehicle, please visit our website to book private vehicle bookings. The group fare is offered only if you are in a vehicle (a bus/van) with 10 or more passengers.

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