Swartz bay temporary service suspension vancouver horseshoe bay nanaimo. Too many times, when i make a reservation on bc ferries, i dont need it and once in. Compare horseshoe bay to departure bay ferry times, prices and book ferry tickets at. How to get to vancouver island with bc ferries traveling.
Bc ferries nanaimo 2020 all you need to know before. Heres when to shell out money for bc ferries reservations. Bc ferries nanaimohorseshoe bay route will not be cut says minister a suggestion by bc ferries that the service between horseshoe bay and nanaimo is cut has caused outrage but its not. May 24, 2018 and returning on or after that date, in the same transaction.
I think the nicest port that bc ferries goes to is horseshoe bay. Harbourlynx, a private company continues to plan a passengeronly ferry service from nanaimos city center to downtown vancouver. Bc ferries operates both the departure bay ferry terminal north of nanaimo and the duke point ferry terminal south of nanaimo. There are 4 ways to get from horseshoe bay ferry terminal to nanaimo by ferry, car, car ferry, bus or plane. Horseshoe bay to nanaimo 4 ways to travel via ferry, car. With you can view horseshoe bay ferry timetables and prices and book horseshoe bay ferry tickets online. I enjoyed a daytrip from burnaby bc to nanaimo on vancouver island on saturday, march 14, 2015. Horseshoe bay is located in west vancouver and most people find it the best option to get to the central vancouver island region due to easy access from trans canada highway 1 and because its a short 1.
Nanaimo departure bay to west vancouver horseshoe bay make the most of your last day in tofino by waking up and heading to driftwood cafe, located on the beach level of the inn. Am finalising some details for our weekish in the vancouver area and went to check on ferry prices. Harbourlynx, a private company continues to plan a passengeronly ferry. Horseshoe bay, which is located in west vancouver, and from tsawwassen, 17 km south of downtown vancouver. If youre coming from north or west vancouver or whistler, we suggest you take the ferry from horseshoe bay in west vancouver to the departure bay. Bc ferries vacations packages include 2nights hotel, return ferry and ferry reservations when you book a getaway by. Bc ferries schedule, nanaimo ferry terminal info, and more. Vancouver island ferry horseshoe bay to nanaimo october. Today, it is vancouver islands secondlargest city, and a great destination for conventions and meetings, sporting events, romantic weekends and a wide range of adventures. Vehicle operators can use the reservations and schedules application to book travel on our. Even in rough weather, the crossing is pretty smooth. Bc ferries vancouver to victoria a stunning voyage. Horseshoe bay, west vancouver to nanaimo 4 ways to.
Horseshoe bay is located in west vancouver and most people find it the best option to get to the. Bc ferries provides passenger and vehicle ferry services to 45 ports of call across coastal bc, with sailings to and from metro vancouver, vancouver island, the sunshine coast, the gulf islands, and. Bc ferries has two terminals that offer vancouver island ferry service. A suggestion by bc ferries that the service between horseshoe bay and nanaimo is cut has caused outrage but its not the only change you should know about. Click here for more information to make reservations on bc ferries other reservable routes such as the discovery coast. Duke pointtsawwassen and departure bayhorseshoe bay impacted saturday. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel. The quaint village and fjordlike harbour make for outstanding views. Bc ferries is suspending its horseshoe bay nanaimo service until further notice, as of tomorrow saturday, april 4. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in. Route services bc ferries operates a scheduled ferry service between nanaimo departure bay ferry terminal and horseshoe bay in west vancouver.
My husband and i are traveling to vancouver in june and are hoping to take the ferry from horseshoe bay to nanaimo on vancouver island on a sunday morning. Leave horseshoe bay vancouver leave departure bay nanaimo due to the covid19 situation, the horseshoe bay nanaimo route has been temporarily suspended until further notice, and it will be reevaluated based on demand. If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information, please contact the customer service centre by calling 1888bcferry 18882233779 or by writing to bc ferries, customer. Bc ferries suspends horseshoe baynanaimo route until. Ferry to nanaimo on vancouver island trip info for cars and passengers between horseshoe baytsawwassen and nanaimo, bc, schedule, price, reservations plus info on the new highspeed. Vancouver horseshoe bay sunshine coast langdale powell river westview comox little river you can also use mybcferries to make reservations for travel between vancouver and the southern gulf islands. Apr 03, 2020 bc ferries is suspending its horseshoe bay nanaimo service until further notice, as of tomorrow saturday, april 4. Reservations for commercial and livestock vehicles bc ferries. To and from sunshine coast langdale ferry terminal to and from bowen island snug cove to and from nanaimo departure bay ferry terminal horseshoe bay to langdale route services bc ferries. Bc ferries horseshoe bay to nanaimo many road trips in canada include an itinerary between vancouver and vancouver island. For tsawwassen duke point travel, reservations made for the 5. I went all of the way through the booking process on bc ferries and its telling me that every. Sit back and relax on a coastal adventure, with free ferry reservations. Mainland vancouver island and sunshine coast cargo sailings service level adjustments vancouver tsawwassen victoria swartz bay until may 15 temporary schedule adjustment vancouver tsawwassen nanaimo duke point cargo sailings service level adjustments tsawwassen duke point temporary service suspension brentwood mill.
Select round trip or one way, enter travel dates, then select departure and arrival. Our packages include return ferries to many coastal bc destinations, accommodation and activities try searching now travelling within 48 hours. Nanaimo ferries to resume service after cancellations due to weather. There are 4 ways to get from horseshoe bay to nanaimo by ferry, car, car ferry, bus or plane. Daytrip from horseshoe bay to nanaimo, bc bc ferries. We often travel during school holidays like summer, christmas and spring break. The horseshoe bay ferry terminal is located in west vancouver, 25 km northwest of downtown vancouver. Horseshoe bay ferry, compare prices, times and book tickets. Round trip on bc ferries from metro vancouver to vancouver island for two adults and one car. Getting to vancouver island bc ferries, nanaimo traveller. Depart tsawwassen and arrive in duke point, 15 minutes south of nanaimo just 2 hours later. Ferry to nanaimo bc ferries vancouver nanaimo schedule. We two adults are looking at taking a car from horseshoe bay to nanaimo on tuesday, october 3rd.
Jan 03, 2020 bc ferries operates the only scheduled ferry service for passengers and cars to nanaimo, bc. Reservations for vancouver bc ferries british columbia. Crossing time 1hr 30 minutes ferry reservations are optional, but definitely recommended. Getting to tighnamara tighnamara seaside spa resort. After travelling past bowen island, you hit the open water of the salish sea before entering another pretty spot, departure bay in nanaimo. The following ferry routes are operated out of horseshoe bay. Horseshoe bay is approximately 30 minutes west of downtown vancouver, on the sea to sky highway. Jul 02, 2018 nanaimo bc ferries delays ferries horseshoe bay departure bay coastal inspiration more from global news heres what reopening a city under coronavirus lockdown would look like, according to one. Home bc ferries british columbia ferry services inc. To proceed, complete your outbound reservation including payment.
Bcferries online reservations british columbia ferry. You have until 2 12 hours before the scheduled sailing time to book your. Good news for ferry travelers between nanaimo and horseshoe bay. There are 4 ways to get from horseshoe bay, bc to nanaimo by ferry, car, car ferry, bus or plane. About reservations bc ferries british columbia ferry. The name nanaimo is derived from the coast salish word sneynymous, meaning meeting place. The company said this route carries much less commercial traffic than the other two routes connecting metro vancouver and vancouver island. Horseshoe bay is located 25 km northwest of downtown vancouver on the bc mainland. Bc ferries operates a scheduled ferry service between swartz bay, north of victoria on vancouver island, and tsawwassen, south of vancouver on the bc mainland. The drive to tighnamara from departure bay is approximately 20 minutes and from duke point approximately 40. Crossing time 1hr 30 minutes ferry reservations are optional, but.
Horseshoe bay ferry terminal to nanaimo 4 ways to travel. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Ferry to nanaimo on vancouver island trip info for cars and passengers between horseshoe baytsawwassen and nanaimo, bc, schedule, price, reservations plus info on the new highspeed nanaimo ferry. Bc ferries operates the only scheduled ferry service for passengers and cars to nanaimo, bc. Bc ferries vacations also offers over 100 travel packages, including return ferry and accommodation. The horseshoe bay ferry takes passengers to nanaimo, a midsize city 90 minutes north.
Big savings and low prices on nanaimo, bc, canada znananaimo harbour water aerodrome. The main bc ferries routes between lowermainland bc to vancouver island. Departure bay to horseshoe bay, nanaimo, british columbia v9s 5r1. We use the vancouver horseshoe baynanaimo departure bay route a few times a year.
Then begin another reservation for your return trip. With bc ferries to vancouver island bc globetrotter avenue. From west vancouver horseshoe bay to nanaimo departure bay. West van nanaimo horseshoe baydeparture bay bc ferries. This route carries much less commercial traffic than the other two routes connecting metro vancouver and vancouver island. The ride whistler picific rim national park 300 km 186mi on the other side of vancouver island was, because we took the ferry with bc ferries to vancouver island, another long day.
If you know when you are leaving you can pre book for a set time and not worry about lines or times which was a nice way to start a vacation. I have searched bc ferries website but have been unable to find out how far ahead i can book ferries. In canada these cross over routes are done by bc ferries. Horseshoe bay to nanaimo ferry reservations vancouver forum. Tofino retreat the wickaninnish inn bc ferries vacations. Bc ferries nanaimohorseshoe bay route will not be cut says. Getting lost is half of the fun, but for your trip lets make sure you know where youre going and how to get there. Limousines arrange your ground transportation anywhere in north america. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. The company said this route carries much less commercial traffic than. Bc ferries will always leave spots for general boarding.
Departure bay is located 4 km north of downtown nanaimo on vancouver island. The ferry to nanaimo leaves from 2 different places. Make a reservation if you can bc ferries, nanaimo traveller. About reservations bc ferries british columbia ferry services inc. Horseshoe bay ferry terminal 6750 keith road west vancouver. Alternate travel is available on the metro vancouver tsawwassen to nanaimo duke point or metro vancouver tsawwassen to victoria swartz bay routes. Reservations recommended bc ferries, nanaimo traveller. Bc ferries nanaimo 2020 all you need to know before you. We found them to be very convenient and a great part of the journey. Horseshoe bay, bc to nanaimo 4 ways to travel via ferry. Vancouver ferry at horseshoe bay nanaimo ferry at departure bay.
How much does it cost to make standard vehicle reservations on these routes. Bc ferries reduces fares for passengers and standard. Nanaimo to horseshoe bay bc ferries, tsawwassen traveller. Depart horseshoe bay in west vancouver and arrive 1 hour 40 min later to nanaimos departure bay. Bc ferries provides passenger and vehicle ferry services to 45 ports of call across coastal bc, with sailings to and from metro vancouver, vancouver island, the sunshine coast, the gulf islands, and northern bc. A cbc analysis of bc ferries reservation data showed the terminal wilson travelled through frequently nanaimos departure bay was the site of many of the longest waits in 2016. How much does it cost to make online reservations for commercial and. The main routes are vancouver victoria tsawwassen swartz bay and west vancouver nanaimo. Enjoy a fresh cup of coffee paired with a light breakfast or fruit smoothie before a relaxing treatment at ancient cedars spa. Bc ferries sit back and relax on a coastal adventure. There are 4 ways to get from horseshoe bay, west vancouver to nanaimo by ferry, car, car ferry, bus or plane. Cbc news canada britishcolumbia topic company bc ferries. For assistance, please contact our customer service centre.
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