Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Busy weekend expected
BC Day long weekend is the busiest weekend of the year for ferry travel on the coast. Our major routes between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island are expected to be at or near capacity for vehicles during peak times.
Be prepared for sailing waits if a booking has not been made in advance of travel. Depending on when you arrive, there may be limited or no space available for drive-up vehicles. Check Current Conditions before leaving for the terminal for the latest sailing and capacity information, and check Service Notices for operational updates.
If your plans are flexible, consider taking transit and travel as a foot passenger. Walk-on bookings are available on our major routes at no additional cost and are recommended to help secure your preferred sailing. BC Day long weekend travel tips can be found here.
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IMPORTANT NOTE
All customers travelling by vehicle from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo (Departure Bay) need to book and pay in advance.
Drive-up fares are no longer available. This includes motorcycles and tour operators. This change is only one-way, from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo (Departure Bay).
This change is to provide more safety and efficiency at the terminal as part of a critical renewal project at Horseshoe Bay. For more details, visit bcferries.com/hsb-travel.
Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) to
Nanaimo (Departure Bay)
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Terminal info & parking
Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay)# 6750 Keith Rd , West Vancouver, V7W 2V1