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Service notice - Cycle of Life Tour - Cycle of Life Tour - July 18 & 19, 2026

Posted:   Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Cycle of Life Tour
Peak Vehicle and Foot Passenger Travel Expected
Swartz Bay (Victoria) - Fulford Harbour (Salt Spring Island)
July 18 & 19, 2026

Participants of the Cycle of Life Tour – which sees riders cycle 200 km through Saanich Peninsula, Sidney and Salt Spring Island – will be travelling on select routes July 18 and 19.

Busy vehicle, bicycle and passenger travel volumes are expected on these routes as a result of this event during the sailings noted below.

Busy Sailings on Saturday, July 18:
1:40 pm     Swartz Bay to Fulford Harbour

Busy Sailings on Sunday, July 19:
11:10 am   Fulford Harbour to Swartz Bay 
12:50 pm   Fulford Harbour to Swartz Bay

We recommend arriving at the terminal as early as possible and being prepared for possible sailing waits if you intend to travel during these times.

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

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