Service notice - Otter Bay Terminal Life Extension Project - Berth Closure and Alternate Service
Posted:
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Terminal Upgrades – Berth Closure and Alternate Service
Otter Bay (Pender Island)
December 2025 to Fall 2026
Life extension work continues at Otter Bay Terminal and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
Planned Berth Closure
To complete the remaining work, a full berth closure at Otter Bay Terminal will be required. As a result, all regular ferry service to and from Pender Island will be suspended from November 20 - 24, 2026. Emergency and essential services will not be impacted, and Dangerous Goods (DG) sailings will be revised to accommodate the closure and updated online. BC Ferries will work with commercial users to minimize disruptions.
During the Berth Closure
- A water-taxi will operate between Otter Bay and Swartz Bay.
- Tickets can be purchased at the Swartz Bay foot passenger ticket booth.
- Free parking will be available at both terminals.
- Terminal staff will be on site to assist customers and provide directions to the loading area – at Otter Bay Marina on Pender Island and at the Terminal Maintenance Float, adjacent to Berth 1 (in front of the ticket booth area) at Swartz Bay.
- Customers will be able to transport items such as bicycles, strollers, and mobility aids.
- Pets will be welcome on the water taxi under the following conditions:
- They fit on the owner’s lap or between their feet/legs on the floor.
- Walkways remain clear and unobstructed for safety.
- Pets are non-aggressive and under the owner’s control.
Water-taxi Schedule (approx. 75-minute crossing time including loading/unloading)
Friday, November 20
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Departing Swartz Bay Terminal Maintenance Float
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Departing Otter Bay Marina
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6:00 AM
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7:15 AM
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8:30 AM
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9:45 AM
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11:00 AM
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12:15 PM
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1:30 PM
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2:45 PM
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4:00 PM
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5:15 PM
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7:30 PM
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6:15 PM
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9:45 PM
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Saturday, November 21
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Departing Swartz Bay Terminal Maintenance Float
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Departing Otter Bay Marina
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5:45 AM
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6:30 AM
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7:45 AM
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8:15 AM
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9:55 AM
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11:00 AM
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2:15 PM
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12:30 PM
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3:45 PM
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3:30 PM
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6:45 PM
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5:30 PM
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7:45 PM
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8:15 PM
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Sunday, November 22
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Departing Swartz Bay Terminal Maintenance Float
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Departing Otter Bay Marina
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7:15 AM
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8:45 AM
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9:30 AM
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11:45 AM
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10:30 AM
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2:15 PM
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1:00 PM
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4:30 PM
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3:30 PM
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7:00 PM
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5:45 PM
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8:15 PM
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7:00 PM
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9:15 PM
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Monday/Tuesday, November 23/24
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Departing Swartz Bay Terminal Maintenance Float
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Departing Otter Bay Marina
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5:45 AM
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7:15 AM
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8:30 AM
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9:45 AM
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10:15 AM
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12:00 PM
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11:00 AM
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3:30 PM
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2:15 PM
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4:30 PM
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4:45 PM
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7:00 PM
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6:45 PM
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9:00 PM
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8:15 PM
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Note: schedules are subject to change and will be updated here as required.
Passenger safety is top priority. The water-taxi operator reserves the right to refuse service if safety requirements are not met.
Customers and nearby residents may notice increased daytime construction noise during the construction period; every effort will be made to minimize disturbance.
Further information on the project is available at https://www.bcferriesprojects.ca/ob. Customers are encouraged to subscribe on this page for ongoing project updates.
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.