RBC GranFondo
Horseshoe Bay Sailings
Saturday, September 7, 2024
The RBC GranFondo Whistler cycling event from downtown Vancouver to Whistler will take place on Saturday, September 7. Traffic modifications will be in effect for customers travelling through the Horseshoe Bay terminal before 9:30 am on that day.
Customers planning to travel on sailings departing Horseshoe Bay on the morning of Saturday, September 7, please note that Horseshoe Bay traffic will be re-routed to Marine Drive through West Vancouver, from 5:30 am to 9:30 am. During this time, motorists can use the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge. One southbound lane will remain open on the Lions Gate Bridge and causeway. We suggest customers allow enough travel time to arrive at the terminal before the scheduled sailing of their choice.
For customers travelling on sailings that arrive at Horseshoe Bay terminal before 9:30 am on September 7, the eastbound lanes of the Upper Levels Highway will be closed to traffic from Horseshoe Bay to Taylor Way from 5:30 am – 9:30 am. During this time eastbound motorists will be re-directed through West Vancouver along Marine Drive.
These impacts will affect the following sailings:
- 6:30 am sailing from Departure Bay
- 6:20 am and 8:40 am sailings from Langdale
- 5:20 am, 6:20 am, 7:30 am and 8:35 am sailings from Bowen Island
Trucks disembarking from these sailings that are more than 20 meters in length and 40,000 kg GVW or over, heading eastbound, will be redirected to a temporary storage location at Horseshoe Bay from 5:30 am to 9:30 am. During this period, commercial truck traffic will be restricted from Marine Drive through West Vancouver and will be able to re-enter Highway 1 once the eastbound highway lanes are re-opened. Drivers of these commercial vehicles may wish to consider taking an alternate sailing.
BC Ferries wishes all the participants success in the RBC GranFondo Whistler event. For further information about the revised traffic patterns, visit RBCGranfondo.
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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Blubber Bay terminal is located at the north end of Texada Island. The terminal is a 10 minute drive from Van Anda, and a 20 minute drive from Gillies Bay.
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.
Comox (Little River) bound travellers: Reservations are required to hold space for your vehicle. This sailing is open to foot passengers.
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Little River terminal is located in the Comox Valley on the east coast of Vancouver Island. The terminal is a 10 minute drive north of the town of Comox, follow signs on Highway 19 or 19A. Sailings departing from Little River provide service to Powell River (Westview) on the Sunshine Coast.
Check-in times
For travel to Powell River (Westview) with a reservation – Arrive at the terminal 30 to 60 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 for foot passenger groups and vehicles opens 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
- Booking check-in for foot passenger groups and vehicles closes 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
For travel without a reservation or on a non-bookable route – Travel is based on your order of arrival at the terminal. Ticket sales and check-in for foot passengers and vehicles closes 5 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing departure.
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