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Prince Rupert to Port Hardy (Bear Cove)

Feb 23, 2023 - Mar 31, 2023
DAY  DEPARTURE TIMES  DURATION 
TUESDAY 

6:30 PM*  

*Not Available on: 07 MAR, 21 MAR                      

  18h 30m    

FRIDAY

11:00 AM*

*Not Available on: 17 MAR

 

   22h 0m
FRIDAY

5:00 PM*

* Only on: 17 MAR

    19h 0m 
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Port Hardy (Bear Cove) to Prince Rupert

Feb 23, 2023 - Mar 31, 2023
DAY DEPARTURE TIMES DURATION
wed

4:30 pm

18h 30m
Stop Bella Bella (McLoughlin Bay)


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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