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Where can I go by ferry from Nanaimo?

2 ferry destinations from Nanaimo: Nanaimo and Vancouver.

All Ferries from Nanaimo

Nanaimo → NanaimoAbout 25m · BC FerriesFrequent sailings all day, starting 5:45am on weekdays (8:10am Sundays)🚗 CarsNanaimo → Vancouver1h 40m · BC Ferries7 non-stop sailings most days from Horseshoe Bay (6:15am, 8:35am, 11:05am, 1:25pm, 4:00pm, 7:05pm or 8:30pm, 10:40pm on the 13 October – 16 December 2026 schedule), taking about 1 hour 40 minutes🚗 CarsRoute guide written for the Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver) → Nanaimo (Departure Bay) direction; sailings run both ways.
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Plan your crossing from Nanaimo

  • Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour) → Gabriola Island (Descanso Bay)

    Frequent sailings all day, starting 5:45am on weekdays (8:10am Sundays)

    Schedule 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027; the 10:35am Wednesday sailing carries dangerous goods only.

    Source: BC Ferries printable route schedule, checked 2026-09-29

  • Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver) → Nanaimo (Departure Bay)

    7 non-stop sailings most days from Horseshoe Bay (6:15am, 8:35am, 11:05am, 1:25pm, 4:00pm, 7:05pm or 8:30pm, 10:40pm on the 13 October – 16 December 2026 schedule), taking about 1 hour 40 minutes.

    Schedule 13 October – 16 December 2026; from 2 to 12 October the 4:00pm runs Saturdays only and there is a 6:20pm sailing.

    Source: BC Ferries printable route schedule (HSB-NAN), checked 2026-10-03

Getting to the ferry in Nanaimo

  • Nanaimo Harbour terminal is on the downtown Nanaimo waterfront, separate from the Departure Bay and Duke Point terminals

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I go by ferry from Nanaimo?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Nanaimo to Nanaimo and Vancouver. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Nanaimo?
Yes, car ferries run from Nanaimo to Nanaimo, Vancouver.
How long is the ferry from Nanaimo to Nanaimo?
About 25m with BC Ferries.
How often is the ferry from Nanaimo to Nanaimo?
Frequent sailings all day, starting 5:45am on weekdays (8:10am Sundays) (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).