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.
Graham Island (Skidegate)
Skidegate terminal on Haida Gwaii is located on the south coast of Graham Island. Sailings departing from Skidegate provide service to Alliford Bay (Moresby Island, Haida Gwaii) and Prince Rupert on BC’s North Coast.
Check in times
For travel to Prince Rupert
With a booking – 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 booking – 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 – Booking check-in and ticket sales for hostled vehicles close 4 hours prior to the scheduled departure.
For travel to Alliford Bay
- Travel is based on order of arrival at the terminal
- Ticket sales and check-in close 3 minutes for vehicle and 5 minutes for foot passengers
Details
#1 Hwy 16 Skidegate Landing,
Haida Gwaii, V0T 1S1
Transit options
Washroom
Waiting room
Baggage service
Bike rack
Limited parking available.
Terminal parking is operated and managed by Skidegate terminal.
Payment options:
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Debit
Parking rates:
Passengers may park their vehicles at the terminal if travelling as foot passengers:
- $2 per day
- $10 per week, max. 1 week
Note:
- There is limited parking available at Skidegate terminal for foot passengers travelling to Prince Rupert or Moresby Island (Alliford Bay).
- BC Ferries reserves the right to tow vehicles over their maximum time limit.