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Chemainus  to  Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

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 This is a non-bookable route online. Fares are paid at the terminal at the time of travel.   
DEPART ARRIVE DURATION
6:55 AM 7:40 AM
0h 45m

Stop at Penelakut Island (Telegraph Harbour)
8:25 AM 8:55 AM
0h 30m
  • Non-stop
9:40 AM 10:30 AM
0h 50m

Stop at Penelakut Island (Telegraph Harbour)
12:35 PM 1:05 PM
0h 30m
  • Non-stop
2:15 PM 2:45 PM
0h 30m
  • Non-stop
4:00 PM 4:50 PM
0h 50m

Stop at Penelakut Island (Telegraph Harbour)
5:35 PM 6:05 PM
0h 30m
  • Non-stop
7:10 PM 7:40 PM
0h 30m
  • Non-stop
8:45 PM 9:35 PM
0h 50m

Stop at Penelakut Island (Telegraph Harbour)
10:15 PM 11:05 PM
0h 50m

Stop at Penelakut Island (Telegraph Harbour)

  • Non-stop
  • Transfer
  • Stop
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Chemainus is a community in the Chemainus Valley on the east coast of southern Vancouver Island, 30 minutes drive south of Nanaimo. Sailings from Chemainus provide service to Thetis Island and Penelakut Island.

Boarding is based on order of arrival at the terminal. Check-in and ticket sales close:

  • 5 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing for foot passengers and vehicles


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Dangerous goods sailings information

Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

 This is a non-bookable route online. Fares are paid at the terminal at the time of travel.   
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Route

Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)  to  Chemainus

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 This is a non-bookable route online. Fares are paid at the terminal at the time of travel.   
DEPART ARRIVE DURATION
6:00 AM 6:50 AM
0h 50m

Stop at Penelakut Island (Telegraph Harbour)
7:45 AM 8:15 AM
0h 30m
  • Non-stop
9:00 AM 9:30 AM
0h 30m
  • Non-stop
10:40 AM 11:10 AM
0h 30m
  • Non-stop
1:10 PM 2:05 PM
0h 55m

Stop at Penelakut Island (Telegraph Harbour)
3:00 PM 3:50 PM
0h 50m

Stop at Penelakut Island (Telegraph Harbour)
4:55 PM 5:25 PM
0h 30m
  • Non-stop
6:10 PM 7:00 PM
0h 50m

Stop at Penelakut Island (Telegraph Harbour)
7:45 PM 8:35 PM
0h 50m

Stop at Penelakut Island (Telegraph Harbour)
9:40 PM 10:10 PM
0h 30m
  • Non-stop

  • Non-stop
  • Transfer
  • Stop
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Preedy Harbour terminal is located on the southwest side of Thetis Island, just off Foster Point Road. Sailings departing from Preedy Harbour provide service to Penelakut Island and Chemainus.

Boarding is based on order of arrival at the terminal. Check-in closes:

  • 3 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing for foot passengers and vehicles


View seasonal schedules

Dangerous goods sailings information

Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

 This is a non-bookable route online. Fares are paid at the terminal at the time of travel.   
Service notices
Current Conditions
Departures and arrivals
Calculate fare
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