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.
Quadra Island (Quathiaski Cove)
Quathiaski Cove terminal is located on the west coast of Quadra Island. Sailings departing from Quathiaski Cove terminal provide service to Campbell River on Vancouver Island. Quathiaski Cove is a 15 minute drive from Heriot Bay terminal which provides service to Cortes Island (Whaletown).
Boarding is based on order of arrival at the terminal. Check-in and ticket sales close three minutes prior to the scheduled sailing for foot passengers and vehicles.*
*The 9:00 am sailing Monday and Thursday provides Assured Loading for Cortes Island traffic.
Details
Quathiaski Cove Road,
Quathiaski Cove, V0P 1N0
Transit options
No local transit options currently available.
If you lost an item while travelling with us, call:
- 1-888 BC FERRY (1-888-223-3779)
Washroom
Waiting room
Bike rack
ATM nearby
Restaurant nearby
Coffee shop nearby
Limited pay parking nearby at the Quadra Island Harbour Authority.