Updated: Saturday, November 7 at 12:57 pm
Due to high winds and wave height in the Strait of Georgia, service on multiple routes in this region have been affected tonight, Saturday, November 7, and may experience further disruptions tommorow, November 8.
Service Notices have been posted for several routes. Please check back or subscribe for updates.
The safety of our passengers and crew is of primary importance to us, and we will continue to monitor this weather system and share information as it becomes available. For further information regarding the weather warnings in place, please visit Environment and Climate Change Canada.
For the most up-to-date sailing and departure information, customers can follow our @BCFerries X Account, check Current Conditions or visit bcferries.com.
Port Hardy (Bear Cove)
Bookings are strongly recommended for this route.
Bear Cove terminal is located on the northeastern coast of Vancouver Island. The terminal is a 10 minute drive from the town of Port Hardy. Sailings from Bear Cove provide connections to BC’s central and north coast.
Check-in times
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.
Details
6800 Highway 19,
Port Hardy, V0N 2P0
Transit options
- BC Transit
- Town Taxi
Phone: 250-949-7877 - Waivin Flags Taxi & Shuttle Services
Washroom
Waiting room
Baggage service
Bike rack
Terminal parking operated and managed by BC Ferries for ferry customers only. Terminal is secured and not accessible when unstaffed.
Capacity: 50 spaces
Payment options: Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Debit
Parking rates:
- $10 per day
- $50 per week
- $150 per month
- $22 for overnight RV parking prior to sailing day, only available mid-May through September. Arrive before midnight
Overnight camping and trailer hookups are available at:
Quatse River campground: 250-949-2395
Port Hardy RV resort: 250-949-8111