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Route

Bella Bella (McLoughlin Bay) to Port Hardy (Bear Cove)

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WEDNESDAY

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:30 AM
 		1:00 PM 06:30

Only on: 29 Jan

Non-stop

SATURDAY

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
2:00 AM
 		9:00 AM 07:00

Non-stop



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Reservations are strongly recommended for this route.

Bella Bella terminal is located on the east coast of Campbell Island in the Central Coast region of BC. The terminal is a 5 minute drive south of the community of Bella Bella. Sailings departing from Bella Bella provide service to Port Hardy and Prince Rupert with a connector service to the central coastal communities of Shearwater, Ocean Falls and Bella Coola.

With a reservation – Arrive at the terminal 60 to 120 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 120 minutes prior to the scheduled departure for foot passengers and vehicles*
  • Booking check-in closes 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure for foot passengers and vehicles*

Without a reservation – Travel is based on your order of arrival at the terminal.

  • Ticket sales close 20 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing departure for foot passengers and vehicles*

*Hostled vehicles – Reservation check-in and ticket sales for hostled vehicles close 3 hours prior to the scheduled departure.


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Last updated:  Jan 21, 2025.

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Route

Port Hardy (Bear Cove) to Bella Bella (McLoughlin Bay)

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WEDNESDAY

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
4:30 PM
 		11:00 PM 06:30

Only on: 29 Jan

Non-stop

SATURDAY

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:00 PM
 		1:00 AM 07:00

Non-stop



Printable version

Reservations are strongly recommended for this route.

Bear Cove terminal is located on the northeastern coast of Vancouver Island. The terminal is a 10 minute drive from the town of Port Hardy. Sailings from Bear Cove provide connections to BC’s central and north coast.

Check-in times

With a reservation – Arrive at the terminal 90 to 120 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 120 minutes prior to the scheduled departure for foot passengers and vehicles.*
  • Booking check-in closes 90 minutes prior to the scheduled departure for foot passengers and vehicles.*

Without a reservation – Travel is based on your order of arrival at the terminal.

  • Ticket sales and check-in close 20 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing departure for foot passengers and vehicles.*

*Hostled vehicles – Reservation check-in and ticket sales for hostled vehicles close 4 hours prior to the scheduled departure.


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Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

Last updated:  Jan 21, 2025.

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