Posted: Friday, September 25
Overnight paving on the Lions Gate Bridge and the Stanley Park Causeway will take place September 27 – 29.
During this time:
• Northbound traffic - One lane will remain open
• Southbound traffic - All lanes will be closed between 11:00 pm and 6:00 am with traffic rerouted via Highway 1 Ironworker’s Memorial Bridge
Customers travelling to or from Horseshoe Bay terminal around these times should expect delays and plan for additional travel time. Traffic control will be in place throughout the work zone; please abide by traffic devices and personnel.
The paving work schedule is dependent on weather and may change. Please check DriveBC for the latest road conditions and closure updates here.
For up-to-date sailing and departure information, check Current Conditions, follow @BCFerries on X, or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.
Tidal conditions
Minimum vehicle dimensions for low tides
These dimensions are subject to confirmation by the vessel and terminal crews at the time of travel. If the dimensions of your vehicle fall within these ranges, please contact our Customer Service Centre (1-888-223-3779) in advance of booking or travel to review the conditions and vehicle you wish to travel with.
| Minimum dimensions to transition a 1.2 m (4 ft.) tide | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground clearance | Overhang | Wheelbase | |
| Coach bus | 30 cm (12 in.) | 2.7 m (8 ft.–10 in.) | 8.1 m (26 ft.–6 in.) |
| RV trailer | 41 cm (16 in.) | 3.0 m (9 ft.–11 in.) | 6.3 m (20 ft.–7 in.) |
| Low bed | 30 cm (12 in.) | Minimal | 11.6 m (38 ft.) |
Terminal tide stations
Tides that are below 1.2 metres (4 feet) or higher than 3.7 metres (12 feet) change the angle the ferry can approach the loading ramp and can affect sailings. During this time, vehicles are likely to get stuck on the ramp. The following vehicle types may be asked to wait for a later sailing to ensure the safety of the vehicle and passengers during low tide:- Buses and RVs with low ground clearance
- Larger trucks and semis
- Vehicles towing a trailer
- Lowered vehicles
Use the table below to check conditions for the day you plan to travel.
Note: Langdale, Horseshoe Bay and Campbell River terminals are particularly affected by tides. Customers travelling on these routes should check tidal conditions before travel.
Terminal | Nearest tide station |
| Nanaimo (Duke Point) | Nanaimo |
| Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) | Point Atkinson |
| Sunshine Coast (Langdale) | Gibsons |
| Nanaimo (Departure Bay) | Nanaimo |
| Victoria (Swartz Bay) | Swartz Bay |
| Vancouver (Tsawwassen) | Tsawwassen |
| Cormorant Island (Alert Bay) | Alert Bay |
| Moresby Island (Alliford Bay) | Daajing Giids |
| Port Hardy (Bear Cove) | Port Hardy |
| Bella Bella (McLoughlin Bay) | Bella Bella |
| Bella Coola | Bella Coola |
| Texada Island (Blubber Bay) | Blubber Bay |
| Brentwood Bay | Brentwood Bay |
| Buckley Bay | Denman Island |
| Campbell River | Campbell River |
| Chemainus | Chemainus |
| Comox (Little River) | Little River |
| Crofton | Crofton |
| Denman Island West | Denman Island |
| Gabriola Island (Descanso Bay) | Harmac |
| Sunshine Coast (Earls Cove) | Egmont |
| Salt Spring Island (Fulford Harbour) | Fulford Harbour |
| Denman Island East (Gravelly Bay) | Hornby Island |
| Quadra Island (Heriot Bay) | Heriot Bay |
| Klemtu | Klemtu |
| Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour) | Ganges |
| Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) | Samuel Island |
| Mill Bay | Brentwood Bay |
| Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour) | Nanaimo |
| Ocean Falls | Ocean Falls |
| Pender Island (Otter Bay) | Village Bay |
| Port McNeill | Port McNeill |
| Prince Rupert | Fairview Terminal |
| Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour) | Preedy Harbour |
| Penelakut Island (Telegraph Harbour) | Preedy Harbour |
| Quadra Island (Quathiaski Cove) | Quathiaski Cove |
| Powell River (Saltery Bay) | Saltery Bay |
| Shearwater | Bella Bella |
| Hornby Island (Shingle Spit) | Hornby Island |
| Graham Island (Skidegate) | Daajing Giids |
| Bowen Island (Snug Cove) | Point Atkinson |
| Malcolm Island (Sointula) | Port McNeill |
| Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) | Whaler Bay |
| Salt Spring Island (Vesuvius Bay) | Crofton |
| Mayne Island (Village Bay) | Village Bay |
| Powell River (Westview) | Powell River |
| Cortes Island (Whaletown) | Whaletown |