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.
Mill Bay
Mill Bay ferry terminal is located on the southeast of Vancouver Island and a 10 minute drive south of Mill Bay village. Sailings departing from Mill Bay provide service across the Saanich Inlet to Brentwood Bay.
Boarding is based on order of arrival at the terminal. Check-in and ticket sales close:
- 5 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing for foot passengers.
- 3 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing for vehicles.
- To travel on this route, vehicles must be 40 ft. or less in length (30 ft. or less for buses*) and under 8,000 kg GVW in weight.
* Any vehicle licensed to carry 16 or more passengers is classified as a bus.