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Canada-wide recreational travel is back and all BC Ferries routes are open to all types of travel.
Extra cleaning and sanitizing measures will remain in place to ensure a safe travel experience for customers and crew this fall.
Following the direction of the Provincial Health Officer, as of October 12:
- Masks are mandatory in all indoor public spaces on BC Ferries vessels and at terminals for all passengers 5 and older, with the following exceptions:
- when inside a vehicle
- when consuming food or drinks in designated areas
- persons with a medical condition or disability that inhibits the ability to wear a mask
- persons unable to place or remove a mask without assistance
- BC Ferries employees working behind a physical barrier or within employee-only areas, provided physical distancing is maintained
- Proof of vaccination is not required.
- Be respectful of others’ personal space and continue to practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing.
- If you or anyone in your family feel sick stay home and get tested.
- Find more information on BC’s Restart Plan and how it impacts your travel plans.
We’re asking customers to continue to heed Dr. Bonnie Henry's advice to be kind, be calm, and be safe. BC Ferries does not tolerate any abuse, including verbal abuse, towards its employees. Any customer who abuses an employee will be denied service.
Travel to Indigenous Communities
In keeping with BC’s Restart Plan, most Indigenous communities in BC are accepting visitors as of June 15th. Haida Gwaii will start to accept visitors from BC and across Canada from July 1st onwards. Before visiting, we recommend that you check the latest information available from the accommodation, activity and local transportation businesses you are planning to visit and use.
Indigenous Tourism BC has a list of Indigenous communities and experiences in the province that are currently open and welcoming visitors, including tips on how to visit responsibly.
Foot passengers
When travelling, masks are mandatory in all indoor public spaces on BC Ferries vessels and at terminals for passengers 5 and older, with the above exceptions. Reservations for foot passengers are available for travel between Tsawwassen - Swartz Bay, Tsawwassen - Duke Point, Horseshoe Bay - Departure Bay, Tsawwassen - Southern Gulf Islands, and our North Coast routes, and can now be made online. On all other routes, foot passengers will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis until passenger capacity has been reached, and tickets may be purchased at the terminal.
Additional information
- Find more information on how we’re keeping you safe and moving this fall.
- For more information on schedules visit bcferries.com/schedules
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- Transfer
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Duke Point terminal is a 20 minute drive south of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Sailings departing from Duke Point provide service to Vancouver (Tsawwassen). During the summer, the Marketplace is open with a range of food and shopping options.
Check-in times
With a reservation – Arrive at the terminal 30 to 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. Your booking will not be honoured and travel will be based on your order of arrival at the terminal if you arrive before booking check-in has opened, or after booking check-in has closed.
- Booking check-in for foot passenger groups and vehicles opens 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
- Booking check-in for foot passenger groups and vehicles closes 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
Without a reservation – Travel is based on your order of arrival at the terminal.
- Ticket sales and check-in for vehicles close 5 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing departure
- Ticket sales and check-in for foot passengers close 10 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing departure
Assured Loading – If you have an Assured Loading Card and plan to use it, arrive at the terminal 20 to 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure and provide your card to the ticket agent.
*12:15 AM sailing (Tues – Fri) is a cargo sailing. Foot passengers not permitted. Limited passenger vehicle space – reservations strongly recommended. Food services not available.
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| 5:45 PM | 7:45 PM |
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| 8:15 PM | 10:15 PM |
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| 10:45 PM | 12:45 AM |
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- Transfer
- Stop
Tsawwassen terminal is a 36 km drive from downtown Vancouver and is located at the southwest end of Highway 17 in Delta. Sailings departing from Tsawwassen provide service to Swartz Bay (Victoria), Duke Point (Nanaimo) and the Southern Gulf Islands. Visit the Tsawwassen Quay for shopping and a range of food and beverage options.
Check-in times
With a reservation – Arrive at the terminal 30 to 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. Your booking will not be honoured and travel will be based on your order of arrival at the terminal if you arrive before booking check-in has opened, or after booking check-in has closed.
Booking check-in opens 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure for foot passengers and vehicles bound for all destinations.
- To Victoria (Swartz Bay) and Nanaimo (Duke Point): Booking check-in closes 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure for foot passengers* and vehicles
- To the Southern Gulf Islands: Booking check-in closes 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure for foot passengers, and 40 minutes for vehicles
Without a reservation – Travel is based on your order of arrival at the terminal.
- Ticket sales and check-in for foot passengers close 10 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing departure
- Ticket sales and check-in for vehicles close 5 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing departure
Assured Loading for travel to Victoria (Swartz Bay) and Nanaimo (Duke Point) – If you have an Assured Loading Card and plan to use it, arrive at the terminal 20 to 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure and provide your card to the ticket agent.
*9:15 PM sailing (Mon – Thurs) is a cargo sailing. Foot passengers not permitted. Limited passenger vehicle space – reservations strongly recommended. Food services not available.
**Booking check-in for foot passenger group bookings closes 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
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