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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

Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)

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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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Mondays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
8:35 pm
 		9:57 pm 1h 22m

Except on Apr 21

Transfer Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Tuesdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
8:35 pm
 		9:57 pm 1h 22m

Transfer Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Wednesdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
8:35 pm
 		9:57 pm 1h 22m

Transfer Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Thursdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
8:35 pm
 		9:57 pm 1h 22m

Except on Apr 17

Transfer Mayne Island (Village Bay)

8:55 pm
 		9:45 pm 50m

Only on Apr 17

Non-stop

Fridays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
8:55 pm
 		9:45 pm 50m

Non-stop

Saturdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
10:00 am
 		11:50 am 1h 50m

Transfer Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Stop Pender Island (Otter Bay)



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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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Route

Saturna Island (Lyall 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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Mondays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:15 am
 		8:10 am 1h 55m

Transfer Mayne Island (Village Bay)

10:25 am
 		11:45 am 1h 20m

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

4:35 pm
 		6:05 pm 1h 30m

Except on Apr 21

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

5:30 pm
 		8:05 pm 2h 35m

Only on Apr 21

Transfer Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Tuesdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:15 am
 		8:10 am 1h 55m

Transfer Mayne Island (Village Bay)

10:25 am
 		11:45 am 1h 20m

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

4:35 pm
 		6:05 pm 1h 30m

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Wednesdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:15 am
 		8:10 am 1h 55m

Transfer Mayne Island (Village Bay)

10:25 am
 		11:45 am 1h 20m

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

4:35 pm
 		6:05 pm 1h 30m

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Thursdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:15 am
 		8:10 am 1h 55m

Transfer Mayne Island (Village Bay)

10:25 am
 		11:45 am 1h 20m

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

4:25 pm
 		6:00 pm 1h 35m

Only on Apr 17

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

4:35 pm
 		6:05 pm 1h 30m

Except on Apr 17

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Fridays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:15 am
 		8:10 am 1h 55m

Transfer Mayne Island (Village Bay)

10:25 am
 		11:45 am 1h 20m

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

4:25 pm
 		6:00 pm 1h 35m

Stop Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Saturdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
9:55 am
 		11:25 am 1h 30m

Transfer Mayne Island (Village Bay)

Sundays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
5:30 pm
 		8:05 pm 2h 35m

Transfer Mayne Island (Village Bay)



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Lyall Harbour terminal is located on the northwest of Saturna Island, at the west end of East Point Road. Sailings departing from Lyall Harbour provide service to Galiano Island, Mayne Island, Pender Island, Salt Spring Island, 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 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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