Travel advisory: Anticipated Adverse Weather Conditions - Tuesday, November 19 to Wednesday, November 20 View ×

Reposted: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

We are actively following a rapidly intensifying storm that is expected to reach parts of British Columbia’s West Coast by Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The adverse weather conditions may impact travel through Wednesday, November 20.

Travellers are advised to check our Service Notices page prior to travel for any possible service disruptions.

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 any weather warnings in place, please visit Environment 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.

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Route

Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)

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

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Service notices

Mondays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:20 am
 		8:10 am 1h 50m

Stop Pender Island (Otter Bay)

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

3:35 pm
 		5:40 pm 2h 5m

Except on Nov 11 & Feb 17

Stop Pender Island (Otter Bay)

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Tuesdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:20 am
 		8:10 am 1h 50m

Stop Pender Island (Otter Bay)

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

3:35 pm
 		5:40 pm 2h 5m

Stop Pender Island (Otter Bay)

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Wednesdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:20 am
 		8:10 am 1h 50m

Stop Pender Island (Otter Bay)

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

3:35 pm
 		5:40 pm 2h 5m

Stop Pender Island (Otter Bay)

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Thursdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:20 am
 		8:10 am 1h 50m

Stop Pender Island (Otter Bay)

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

3:35 pm
 		5:40 pm 2h 5m

Stop Pender Island (Otter Bay)

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Fridays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:20 am
 		8:10 am 1h 50m

Stop Pender Island (Otter Bay)

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Saturdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
3:30 pm
 		4:40 pm 1h 10m

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Sundays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:15 am
 		9:05 am 1h 50m

Stop Pender Island (Otter Bay)

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

3:55 pm
 		4:45 pm 50m

Only on Dec 22 & Dec 29

Non-stop



Printable version

Long Harbour terminal is located on an inlet on the east side of Salt Spring Island, a 10 minute drive east of the community of Ganges. Sailings departing from Long Harbour provide service to Pender Island, Mayne Island, Galiano Island, Saturna Island and Vancouver (Tsawwassen). Reservations are strongly recommended for travel between Long Harbour and Vancouver (Tsawwassen).

Check-in times

For travel to Vancouver (Tsawwassen) 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 opens 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure for foot passengers and vehicles.
  • Booking check-in closes 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure for foot passengers and vehicles.

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 close 5 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing departure for foot passengers and vehicles.

Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

Last updated:  Nov 21, 2024.

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Route

Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour)

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

 View printable Southern Gulf Islands schedules


Service notices

Mondays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
11:00 am
 		12:50 pm 1h 50m

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Stop Pender Island (Otter Bay)

8:35 pm
 		10:30 pm 1h 55m

Except on Nov 11 & Feb 17

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Stop Pender Island (Otter Bay)

Tuesdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
11:00 am
 		12:50 pm 1h 50m

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Stop Pender Island (Otter Bay)

8:35 pm
 		10:30 pm 1h 55m

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Stop Pender Island (Otter Bay)

Wednesdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
11:00 am
 		12:50 pm 1h 50m

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Stop Pender Island (Otter Bay)

8:35 pm
 		10:30 pm 1h 55m

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Stop Pender Island (Otter Bay)

Thursdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
11:00 am
 		12:50 pm 1h 50m

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Stop Pender Island (Otter Bay)

8:35 pm
 		10:30 pm 1h 55m

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Stop Pender Island (Otter Bay)

Fridays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
11:00 am
 		12:50 pm 1h 50m

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Stop Pender Island (Otter Bay)

8:35 pm
 		9:45 pm 1h 10m

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Saturdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
11:05 pm
 		12:15 am 1h 10m

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Sundays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
12:15 pm
 		2:10 pm 1h 55m

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Stop Pender Island (Otter Bay)



Printable version

Sturdies Bay terminal is located on the southeast side of Galiano Island at the end of Sturdies Bay Road. Sailings departing from Sturdies Bay provide service to Pender, Mayne, Salt Spring, Saturna, Vancouver (Tsawwassen) and Victoria (Swartz Bay). Some destinations require transfers. Reservations are strongly recommended for travel between Sturdies Bay and Vancouver (Tsawwassen).

Check-in times

For travel to Vancouver (Tsawwassen) 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 opens 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure for foot passengers and vehicles.
  • Booking check-in closes 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure for foot passengers and vehicles.

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 close five minutes prior to the scheduled sailing departure for foot passengers and vehicles.

Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

Last updated:  Nov 21, 2024.

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Current Conditions
Departures and arrivals
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