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.
Pender Island (Otter Bay)
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.
Details
1371 Otter Bay Road,
North Pender Island, V0N 2M0
Transit options
If you lost an item while travelling with us, call:
- 604-943-9331 Ext. 4 if you were travelling between Vancouver (Tsawwassen) and the Southern Gulf Islands.
- 250-656-5571 Ext. 4 if you were travelling between the Southern Gulf Islands and Victoria (Swartz Bay).
Waiting room
Bike rack
Washroom
Limited free parking at terminal (48-hour limit). See ticket agent for details.