Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Busy weekend expected
BC Day long weekend is the busiest weekend of the year for ferry travel on the coast. Our major routes between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island are expected to be at or near capacity for vehicles during peak times.
Be prepared for sailing waits if a booking has not been made in advance of travel. Depending on when you arrive, there may be limited or no space available for drive-up vehicles. Check Current Conditions before leaving for the terminal for the latest sailing and capacity information, and check Service Notices for operational updates.
If your plans are flexible, consider taking transit and travel as a foot passenger. Walk-on bookings are available on our major routes at no additional cost and are recommended to help secure your preferred sailing. BC Day long weekend travel tips can be found here.
Comox (Little River)
Little River terminal is located in the Comox Valley on the east coast of Vancouver Island. The terminal is a 10 minute drive north of the town of Comox, follow signs on Highway 19 or 19A. Sailings departing from Little River provide service to Powell River (Westview) on the Sunshine Coast.
Check-in times
For travel to Powell River (Westview) with a booking – Arrive at the terminal 30 to 90 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 90 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
- Booking check-in for foot passenger groups and vehicles closes 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
For travel without a booking or on a non-bookable route – Travel is based on your order of arrival at the terminal. Ticket sales and check-in for foot passengers and vehicles closes 5 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing departure.
Details
1300 Ellenor Rd,
Comox, V9M 4B3
Transit options
- BC Transit
- Ambassador Shuttle Service
- Comox Taxi
- Joe's Taxi
Phone: 250-792-5637 - Coastal Rides ride hailing
If you lost an item while travelling with us, call:
- 1-888 BC FERRY (1-888-223-3779)
Washroom
Waiting room
Bike rack
Parking at Little River terminal, including the overflow parking lot, is independently operated and managed by Robbins Parking.
Capacity: 115 spaces
Payment options: HONK App (licence plate number required), Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
Parking rates:
Meter requires exact change or credit card payment.
Short and long term
- $3.75 for 6 hours
- $7.00 for 24 hours
- Multiple day parking allowed
- Monthly $60.00, Yearly $550.00
Contact Robbins Parking in Nanaimo for monthly and annual passes at 250-753-6789.
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.
Towing:
Georgia Straight Towing: 250-338-9899