Posted: Tuesday, September 8 at 11:38 am
RBC GranFondo
Horseshoe Bay Sailings
Saturday, September 12, 2026
The RBC GranFondo Whistler cycling event from downtown Vancouver to Whistler will take place on Saturday, September 12. Traffic modifications will be in effect for customers travelling through the Horseshoe Bay terminal before 9:30 am on that day.
Customers planning to travel on sailings departing Horseshoe Bay on the morning of Saturday, September 12, please note that Westbound Highway 1 and northbound Highway 99 traffic will be rerouted via Exit 2 to Old Highway 99, also known as Horseshoe Bay Drive, and will re-enter northbound Highway 99 at Pasco Road.
The detour will be in effect from 5:30 am to 10:30 am. We suggest customers allow enough travel time to arrive at the terminal before the scheduled sailing of their choice.
For customers travelling on sailings that arrive at Horseshoe Bay terminal before 9:00 am on September 12, traffic leaving Horseshoe Bay will be rerouted to Marine Drive through West Vancouver from 5:30 am to 9:00 am.
Eastbound heavy trucks travelling between Horseshoe Bay, Taylor Way, and southbound Highway 99 will be redirected to a temporary holding area in Horseshoe Bay from 5:30 am to 9:00 am.
Heavy trucks will not be permitted on Marine Drive through West Vancouver during this period and may re-enter Highway 1 after the eastbound lanes reopen.
BC Ferries wishes all the participants success in the RBC GranFondo Whistler event. For further information about the revised traffic patterns, visit RBCGranfondo.
For up-to-date sailing and departure information, check Current Conditions, follow @BCFerries on X, or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.
Nanaimo (Departure Bay)
Departure Bay terminal is located in Nanaimo on the east coast of Vancouver Island. The terminal is a 5 minute drive north of Nanaimo city centre. Sailings departing from Departure Bay provide service to Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver). Visit the Nanaimo Market Quay for a range of food and shopping options.
Note: Departure Bay terminal is closed overnight. Remaining on terminal property outside service hours is not permitted. Please plan transit pick-up and drop-off times accordingly.
Check-in times
With a booking – 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 booking – 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.
If you lost an item while travelling with us, you can:
- Report your lost item to the customer service desk at the terminal
- Call 250-722-0181 Ext. 4
Washroom
Waiting room
Baggage service
Bike rack
Children's play area
Restaurant nearby
Gas station nearby
Parking at Departure Bay terminal is independently operated and managed by Robbins Parking.
Capacity: 526 spaces
Short term: 177
Long term: 349
Payment options: HONK App and the PayByPhone App (licence plate number required), Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
Parking rates:
Meters required exact change or credit card payment.
Short term – Licence Plate Number required to purchase parking.
- $1.00 for 30 minutes, maximum 2 hours
- $28.00 for each 24 hour period
- Multiple day parking allowed
Long term – Licence Plate Number required to purchase parking. Take your ticket with you.
- $8.00 for 6 hours
- $18.00 for each 24 hours
- $9.00 for each additional 12 hour period after the first 24 hours
Note:
- Onsite parking meters
- If paying by credit card, enter your mobile phone number to receive a text notifying you that your parking is about to expire. You can then follow the text instructions to extend your parking up to 24 hours.
- Cash acceptance
- Meters accept coins only—no change given.
- One meter accepts bill/coins and provides change (yellow colour meter) located in long term lot. For long term parking only.
Towing:
Mid Island Towing
250-758-1728