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Quadra Island (Quathiaski Cove) to Campbell River

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

    • Buses and low bed vehicles
    Loading is restricted to specific tidal windows at Campbell River and Quathiaski Cove terminals.
    Prior to travel, contact Customer Care at 1 (888) 223-3779 to avoid sailing waits.

Jan 03, 2022 - Mar 31, 2022

Service notices
DAY DEPARTURE TIMES DURATION
mon 6:15 AM, 7:05 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM*, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:05 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:50 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM*, 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM

*12:00 PM Not Available on: 10 MAY*, 

*8:00 PM Not Available on: 28 JUN*, 
0h 10m  
  • Non-stop
tue 6:15 AM, 7:05 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM*, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:05 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:50 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM

*12:00 PM Not Available on: 11 MAY*, 
0h 10m  
  • Non-stop
wed 6:15 AM, 7:05 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:05 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:50 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM*, 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM

*8:00 PM Not Available on: 30 JUN*, 
0h 10m  
  • Non-stop
thu 6:15 AM, 7:05 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:05 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:50 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM*, 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM

*8:00 PM Not Available on: 24 JUN*, 
0h 10m  
  • Non-stop
fri 6:15 AM, 7:05 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:05 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:50 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM, 11:00 PM
0h 10m  
  • Non-stop
sat 6:15 AM, 7:05 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM*, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:05 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:50 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM, 11:00 PM

*12:00 PM Not Available on: 08 MAY*, 
0h 10m  
  • Non-stop
sun 6:15 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM*, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:05 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:50 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM

*12:00 PM Not Available on: 09 MAY*, 
0h 10m  
  • Non-stop



  • Non-stop
  • Transfer
  • Stop
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Quathiaski Cove terminal is located on the west coast of Quadra Island. Sailings departing from Quathiaski Cove terminal provide service to Campbell River on Vancouver Island. Quathiaski Cove is a 15 minute drive from Heriot Bay terminal which provides service to Cortes Island (Whaletown).

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

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

*The 9:00 am sailing Monday through Thursday provides Assured Loading for Cortes Island traffic.



View daily schedule

Buses and low bed vehicles
Loading is restricted to specific tidal windows at Campbell River and Quathiaski Cove terminals.
Prior to travel, contact Customer Care at 1 (888) 223-3779 to avoid sailing waits.

Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

Service notices
Current Conditions
Departures and arrivals
Calculate fare

Route

Campbell River to Quadra Island (Quathiaski Cove)

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

    • Buses and low bed vehicles
    Loading is restricted to specific tidal windows at Campbell River and Quathiaski Cove terminals.
    Prior to travel, contact Customer Care at 1 (888) 223-3779 to avoid sailing waits.

Jan 03, 2022 - Mar 31, 2022

Service notices
DAY DEPARTURE TIMES DURATION
mon 6:40 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM*, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:25 PM, 6:15 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM*, 9:30 PM, 10:30 PM

*11:30 AM Not Available on: 10 MAY*, 

*8:30 PM Not Available on: 28 JUN*, 
0h 10m  
  • Non-stop
tue 6:40 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM*, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:25 PM, 6:15 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM, 10:30 PM

*11:30 AM Not Available on: 11 MAY*, 
0h 10m  
  • Non-stop
wed 6:40 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:25 PM, 6:15 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM*, 9:30 PM, 10:30 PM

*8:30 PM Not Available on: 30 JUN*, 
0h 10m  
  • Non-stop
thu 6:40 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:25 PM, 6:15 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM*, 9:30 PM, 10:30 PM

*8:30 PM Not Available on: 24 JUN*, 
0h 10m  
  • Non-stop
fri 6:40 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:25 PM, 6:15 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM, 10:30 PM, 11:30 PM
0h 10m  
  • Non-stop
sat 6:40 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM*, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:25 PM, 6:15 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM, 10:30 PM, 11:30 PM

*11:30 AM Not Available on: 08 MAY*, 
0h 10m  
  • Non-stop
sun 6:40 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM*, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:25 PM, 6:15 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM, 10:30 PM

*11:30 AM Not Available on: 09 MAY*, 
0h 10m  
  • Non-stop



  • Non-stop
  • Transfer
  • Stop
Print

Campbell River terminal is located on the east central coast of Vancouver Island. The ferry terminal is located downtown on the waterfront. Sailings from Campbell River terminal provide service to Quadra Island. Customers travelling to Cortes Island board at Campbell River and travel via Quadra.

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

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

Cortes Island travel: A courtesy lane is available on a first-come, first-served basis to board Cortes Island-bound travellers. This allows Cortes traffic to disembark first, providing time to cross Quadra Island to board the Cortes Island ferry.



View daily schedule

Buses and low bed vehicles
Loading is restricted to specific tidal windows at Campbell River and Quathiaski Cove terminals.
Prior to travel, contact Customer Care at 1 (888) 223-3779 to avoid sailing waits.

Dangerous Cargo Sailings
For Dangerous Cargo sailing information and to book Dangerous Cargo travel; please contact 250-537-5313 at least 48 hours in advance of your intended travel. No passengers are permitted on sailings transporting Dangerous Cargo. Dangerous goods sailings information.

Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

Service notices
Current Conditions
Departures and arrivals
Calculate fare
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