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Service notice - Modified Schedule - November 24, 2026 - Village Bay to Swartz Bay - Dock Fit Testing

Posted:   Friday, October 30, 2026

Modified Schedule – Dock Fit Testing
Village Bay (Mayne Island) – Swartz Bay (Victoria)
Tuesday, November 24, 2026

To complete life extension work, a full berth closure at Otter Bay (Pender Island) terminal will be required. As a result, all regular ferry service to and from Pender Island will be suspended from November 20–24, 2026. More information, including the foot-passenger water-taxi schedule, is available here.

Prior to the Otter Bay dock returning to full service, dock fit testing is needed for vessels operating at Otter Bay. This will result in a delayed arrival for the following sailing from Village Bay (Mayne Island) to Swartz Bay (Victoria) on November 24.

 

Original Schedule:

Departing Village Bay

Arriving Swartz Bay

11:15 am

12:10 pm

Revised Schedule:

Departing Village Bay

Arriving Swartz Bay

11:15 am

1:00 pm


Further information on the project is available on the Otter Bay Terminal project page. Customers are encouraged to subscribe to 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.

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