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

Pender Island (Otter 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


Mondays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
12:10 pm
 		12:50 pm 40m

Non-stop

9:55 pm
 		10:30 pm 35m

Except on Apr 21

Non-stop

Tuesdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
12:10 pm
 		12:50 pm 40m

Non-stop

9:55 pm
 		10:30 pm 35m

Non-stop

Wednesdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
12:10 pm
 		12:50 pm 40m

Non-stop

9:55 pm
 		10:30 pm 35m

Non-stop

Thursdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
12:10 pm
 		12:50 pm 40m

Non-stop

8:25 pm
 		9:45 pm 1h 20m

Only on Apr 17

Transfer Mayne Island (Village Bay)

9:55 pm
 		10:30 pm 35m

Except on Apr 17

Non-stop

Fridays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
12:10 pm
 		12:50 pm 40m

Non-stop

8:25 pm
 		9:45 pm 1h 20m

Transfer Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Sundays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
1:30 pm
 		2:10 pm 40m

Non-stop



Printable version

Otter Bay terminal is located on the northwest side of Pender Island. Pender Island is one of the Southern Gulf Islands on BC’s south coast. Sailings departing from Otter Bay provide service to Galiano, Mayne, Salt Spring, Saturna, Vancouver (Tsawwassen) and Victoria (Swartz Bay).

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 for foot passengers close 5 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing departure.
  • Ticket sales and check-in for vehicles close 3 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing departure.

Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

Last updated:  Nov 21, 2024.

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Route

Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour) to Pender Island (Otter Bay)

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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


Mondays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:20 am
 		7:00 am 40m

Non-stop

2:55 pm
 		3:35 pm 40m

Only on Apr 21

Non-stop

3:35 pm
 		4:15 pm 40m

Except on April 21

Non-stop

Tuesdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:20 am
 		7:00 am 40m

Non-stop

3:35 pm
 		4:15 pm 40m

Non-stop

Wednesdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:20 am
 		7:00 am 40m

Non-stop

3:35 pm
 		4:15 pm 40m

Non-stop

Thursdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:20 am
 		7:00 am 40m

Non-stop

3:35 pm
 		4:15 pm 40m

Except on Apr 17

Non-stop

Fridays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:20 am
 		7:00 am 40m

Non-stop

Sundays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:15 am
 		7:55 am 40m

Non-stop

2:55 pm
 		3:35 pm 40m

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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