Terminal Life Extension Project
Otter Bay (Pender Island)
December 1, 2025 - March 27, 2026

As part of our ongoing commitment to ensure the safe operation of our terminal facilities, necessary work to extend the life of the Otter Bay terminal berth will begin December 1 and is expected to be complete by the end of March 2026.

Construction activities will generally occur around scheduled sailings, between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. Night work will be required, at times, to complete key activities during favourable tidal conditions. Dates for this work will be communicated in advance.

Equipment used may generate moderate noise levels around the terminal, however, every effort will be made to minimize disturbance for nearby residents.

To complete this work, a five-day full berth closure will be required, and regular service to Otter Bay will be suspended from Friday, March 6, through Tuesday, March 10. The revised schedule will be shared here as soon as it is available. We will provide water-taxi service during this closure with free parking available at both Otter Bay and Swartz Bay, and terminal assistance at both locations. More information can be found on the project page.

Additionally, minor schedule adjustments will be made to reduce congestion at other Southern Gulf Island terminals during the Village Bay, and Otter Bay berth closures; however, sailings will not depart earlier than scheduled.

Thank you to our customers and neighbours for your patience and understanding as we work to complete this terminal project.

For up-to-date sailing and departure information, check Current Conditions, follow @BCFerries on X or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.

Berth Closure and Revised Schedule
Village Bay (Mayne Island)
January 5 – March 1, 2026

As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining the safe operation of our terminal facilities, essential life-extension work on Berth 1 at the Village Bay terminal will begin in early January and is expected to be completed by the end of April 2026. To facilitate this work, Berth 1 will be closed from January 5 to Sunday, March 1.

During the berth closure, Berth 2 will remain open to support Southern Gulf Island sailings, and a revised schedule will be in effect to help minimize berth congestion at Village Bay. The revised schedule for this route can be viewed here.

Construction activities will generally occur between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. Night work will be required at times to complete critical activities during favourable tidal conditions, and the exact dates for this work will be communicated in advance.

Equipment used may generate moderate noise levels around the terminal; however, every effort will be made to minimize any disturbance to nearby residents.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we conduct this necessary work.

For up-to-date sailing and departure information, check Current Conditions, follow @BCFerries on X or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.

Temporary Waiting Room
Long Harbour (Salt Spring Island)
October 14 to February 1, 2026

As part of our ongoing commitment to ensure the safe operation of our terminal facilities, necessary maintenance work at the Long Harbour terminal foot passenger waiting room will begin October 14, 2025. The project is expected to be completed by the end of January.

Foot passengers will use a temporary waiting room, including accessible washrooms, set up near the existing terminal. Additional signage will guide travellers to the appropriate area. BC Ferries terminal staff will also be on hand as needed throughout the project to assist both vehicle and foot passengers, ensuring the smooth operation of the terminal and the safety of our customers.

Construction activities will take place between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm with no planned night work. The project will involve equipment that may generate moderate sound levels near the terminal. Every effort will be made to minimize noise for local neighbours, however.

We do not anticipate an impact to vehicle traffic, while all sailings are expected to depart as scheduled.

We thank our customers and neighbours for their patience and understanding as we complete this necessary project.

For up-to-date sailing and departure information, check Current Conditions, follow @BCFerries on X or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.

Reposted: Monday, December 1, 2025

Shoreline Stabilization - Work Complete
Village Bay (Mayne Island)
September 26 – November 28, 2025

Construction activities for the Village Bay shoreline stabilization project have now been successfully completed. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our neighbours and the broader community for their patience, cooperation, and understanding throughout the course of this work. Your support allowed our teams to carry out the project safely and efficiently, and we are pleased to have delivered terminal improvements that will help protect and enhance the shoreline for years to come. 

For up-to-date sailing and departure information, check Current Conditions, follow @BCFerries on X or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.