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Highway 99 Reduced Lanes and Closures
Steveston Interchange Project

Vancouver to Tsawwassen

Beginning February 7, 2025

As part of the Steveston Interchange Project, the interchange between Steveston Highway and Highway 99 in Vancouver will have temporary reduced lanes and closures on the following weekends starting February 7.

Scheduled Highway Reduced Lanes and Closure dates:

  • February 7 – 10
  • February 21 – 24
  • February 28 – March 3

Scheduled Highway Reduced Lanes and Closure times:

Fridays

Saturdays

Sundays

Mondays

9:00 pm-11:59 pm

All day

All day

12:00 am-5:00 am


Customers looking to travel to or from Tsawwassen terminal along that portion of Highway 99 during the noted times will be impacted and should plan accordingly. An overnight detour will be in effect using on and off ramps, however, travellers should be prepared for delays as a result.

Reduced lanes will be in effect Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, with two lanes open in both directions during this time.

Those using transit to Tsawwassen are advised to take earlier bus departures due to the project work. Transit schedules can be found here.

Work is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled should conditions on the weekend be unfavourable. More information on the Steveston Interchange Project can be found on their website here.

For up-to-date sailing and departure information, check Current Conditions, follow @BCFerries on X, or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.

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Route

Chemainus to Penelakut Island (Telegraph Harbour)

  • This is a non-bookable route. Fares are paid at the terminal at the time of travel.

Mondays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:45 am
7:15 am 30m

Non-stop

8:25 am
9:15 am 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

10:00 am
10:55 am 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

12:25 pm
12:55 pm 30m

Non-stop

2:15 pm
3:25 pm 1h 10m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

4:10 pm
4:40 pm 40m

Non-stop

5:50 pm
6:45 pm 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

7:30 pm
8:20 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

9:40 pm
10:10 pm 30m

Non-stop

11:20 pm
11:50 pm 30m

Non-stop

Tuesdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:45 am
7:15 am 30m

Non-stop

8:25 am
9:15 am 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

10:00 am
10:55 am 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

12:25 pm
12:55 pm 30m

Non-stop

2:15 pm
3:25 pm 1h 10m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

4:10 pm
4:40 pm 40m

Non-stop

5:50 pm
6:45 pm 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

7:30 pm
8:20 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

9:40 pm
10:10 pm 30m

Non-stop

11:20 pm
11:50 pm 30m

Non-stop

Wednesdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:45 am
7:15 am 30m

Non-stop

8:25 am
9:15 am 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

10:00 am
10:55 am 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

12:25 pm
12:55 pm 30m

Non-stop

2:15 pm
3:25 pm 1h 10m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

4:10 pm
4:40 pm 40m

Non-stop

5:50 pm
6:45 pm 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

7:30 pm
8:20 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

9:40 pm
10:10 pm 30m

Non-stop

11:20 pm
11:50 pm 30m

Non-stop

Thursdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:45 am
7:15 am 30m

Non-stop

8:25 am
9:15 am 50m

Except on Jan 9, 23, Feb 6, 20, Mar 6 & 20.

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

10:00 am
10:55 am 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

12:25 pm
12:55 pm 30m

Non-stop

2:15 pm
3:25 pm 1h 10m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

4:10 pm
4:40 pm 40m

Non-stop

5:50 pm
6:45 pm 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

7:30 pm
8:20 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

9:40 pm
10:10 pm 30m

Non-stop

11:20 pm
11:50 pm 30m

Non-stop

Fridays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:45 am
7:15 am 30m

Non-stop

9:35 am
10:05 am 30m

Non-stop

11:25 am
12:05 pm 40m

Non-stop

12:50 pm
1:40 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

2:25 pm
3:35 pm 1h 10m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

4:20 pm
4:50 pm 30m

Non-stop

6:00 pm
6:55 pm 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

7:40 pm
8:30 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

9:50 pm
10:20 pm 30m

Non-stop

11:25 pm
11:55 pm 30m

Non-stop

Saturdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:45 am
7:15 am 30m

Non-stop

8:25 am
9:15 am 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

10:00 am
10:55 am 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

12:25 pm
12:55 pm 30m

Non-stop

2:15 pm
3:25 pm 1h 10m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

4:10 pm
4:40 pm 40m

Non-stop

5:50 pm
6:45 pm 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

7:30 pm
8:20 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

9:40 pm
10:10 pm 30m

Non-stop

11:20 pm
11:50 pm 30m

Non-stop

Sundays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:45 am
7:15 am 30m

Non-stop

8:25 am
9:15 am 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

10:00 am
10:55 am 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

12:25 pm
12:55 pm 30m

Non-stop

2:15 pm
3:25 pm 1h 10m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

4:10 pm
4:40 pm 40m

Non-stop

5:50 pm
6:45 pm 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

7:30 pm
8:20 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

9:40 pm
10:10 pm 30m

Non-stop

11:20 pm
11:50 pm 30m

Non-stop



Chemainus is a community in the Chemainus Valley on the east coast of southern Vancouver Island—a 30 minute drive south of Nanaimo. Sailings from Chemainus provide service to Thetis Island and Penelakut Island.

Boarding is based on order of arrival at the terminal. Check-in and ticket sales close five minutes prior to the scheduled sailing for foot passengers and vehicles.


Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

Last updated:  Feb 21, 2025.

Route

Penelakut Island (Telegraph Harbour) to Chemainus

  • This is a non-bookable route. Fares are paid at the terminal at the time of travel.

Mondays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:05 am
6:35 am 30m

Non-stop

7:20 am
8:15 am 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

9:20 am
9:50 am 30m

Non-stop

11:00 am
11:30 pm 30m

Non-stop

1:05 pm
2:00 pm 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

3:30 pm
4:00 pm 30m

Non-stop

4:50 pm
5:40 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

6:50 pm
7:20 pm 30m

Non-stop

8:25 pm
8:55 pm 30m

Non-stop

10:15 pm
11:05 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

Tuesdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:05 am
6:35 am 30m

Non-stop

7:20 am
8:15 am 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

9:20 am
9:50 am 30m

Non-stop

11:00 am
11:30 pm 30m

Non-stop

1:05 pm
2:00 pm 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

3:30 pm
4:00 pm 30m

Non-stop

4:50 pm
5:40 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

6:50 pm
7:20 pm 30m

Non-stop

8:25 pm
8:55 pm 30m

Non-stop

10:15 pm
11:05 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

Wednesdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:05 am
6:35 am 30m

Non-stop

7:20 am
8:15 am 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

9:20 am
9:50 am 30m

Non-stop

11:00 am
11:30 pm 30m

Non-stop

1:05 pm
2:00 pm 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

3:30 pm
4:00 pm 30m

Non-stop

4:50 pm
5:40 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

6:50 pm
7:20 pm 30m

Non-stop

8:25 pm
8:55 pm 30m

Non-stop

10:15 pm
11:05 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

Thursdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:05 am
6:35 am 30m

Non-stop

7:20 am
8:15 am 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

9:20 am
9:50 am 30m

Non-stop

11:00 am
11:30 pm 30m

Non-stop

1:05 pm
2:00 pm 55m

Except on Jan 9, 23, Feb 6, 20, Mar 6 & 20.

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

3:30 pm
4:00 pm 30m

Non-stop

4:50 pm
5:40 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

6:50 pm
7:20 pm 30m

Non-stop

8:25 pm
8:55 pm 30m

Non-stop

10:15 pm
11:05 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

Fridays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:05 am
6:35 am 30m

Non-stop

7:20 am
8:10 am 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

10:10 am
11:15 am 1h 5m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

12:10 pm
12:40 pm 30m

Non-stop

1:45 pm
2:15 pm 30m

Non-stop

3:40 pm
4:10 pm 30m

Non-stop

5:00 pm
5:50 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

7:00 pm
7:30 pm 30m

Non-stop

8:35 pm
9:05 pm 30m

Non-stop

10:25 pm
11:15 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

Saturdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:05 am
6:35 am 30m

Non-stop

7:20 am
8:15 am 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

9:20 am
9:50 am 30m

Non-stop

11:00 am
11:30 pm 30m

Non-stop

1:05 pm
2:00 pm 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

3:30 pm
4:00 pm 30m

Non-stop

4:50 pm
5:40 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

6:50 pm
7:20 pm 30m

Non-stop

8:25 pm
8:55 pm 30m

Non-stop

10:15 pm
11:05 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

Sundays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:05 am
6:35 am 30m

Non-stop

7:20 am
8:15 am 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

9:20 am
9:50 am 30m

Non-stop

11:00 am
11:30 pm 30m

Non-stop

1:05 pm
2:00 pm 55m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

3:30 pm
4:00 pm 30m

Non-stop

4:50 pm
5:40 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)

6:50 pm
7:20 pm 30m

Non-stop

8:25 pm
8:55 pm 30m

Non-stop

10:15 pm
11:05 pm 50m

Stop Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)



Telegraph Harbour terminal is located on the west side of Penelakut Island. Sailings from Telegraph Harbour provide service to Preedy Harbour (Thetis Island) and Chemainus on Vancouver Island.

Boarding is based on order of arrival at the terminal. Check-in closes:

  • 3 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing for foot passengers.
  • 5 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing for vehicles.

Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

Last updated:  Feb 21, 2025.

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