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Where can I go by ferry from Vancouver?

4 ferry destinations from Vancouver: Galiano Island, Nanaimo, Salt Spring Island and Victoria.

All Ferries from Vancouver

Vancouver → Galiano IslandAbout 55m · BC FerriesA morning non-stop sailing daily (10:25am Mon–Fri) plus evening non-stops most days🚗 CarsVancouver → NanaimoAbout 2h · BC Ferries8–10 non-stop sailings a day each way, every 2h 30m or so from 5:15am to 10:45pm🚗 CarsVancouver → Salt Spring Island1h 25m – 3h · BC FerriesAbout 2 sailings a day Monday to Thursday and 3–4 on Fridays and weekends🚗 CarsVancouver → Victoria1h 35m · BC FerriesNon-stop sailings about every hour from 7:00am to 9:00pm (11–13 a day, more on busy days), taking 1 hour 35 minutes, on BC Ferries’ 14 October – 11 November 2026 schedule🚗 Cars
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Plan your crossing from Vancouver

  • Vancouver (Tsawwassen) → Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)

    A morning non-stop sailing daily (10:25am Mon–Fri) plus evening non-stops most days; about 55 minutes

    Schedule 8 Sep – 12 Oct 2026; other departures connect via Swartz Bay.

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

  • Vancouver (Tsawwassen) → Nanaimo (Duke Point)

    8–10 non-stop sailings a day each way, every 2h 30m or so from 5:15am to 10:45pm

    Schedule for 28 Sep – 12 Oct 2026; extra sailings run Sunday to Friday.

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

  • Vancouver (Tsawwassen) → Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour)

    About 2 sailings a day Monday to Thursday and 3–4 on Fridays and weekends; non-stop sailings take about 1h 25m

    Schedule 8 Sep – 12 Oct 2026; the 10:25am weekday sailing calls at Galiano, Mayne and Pender.

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

  • Vancouver (Tsawwassen) → Victoria (Swartz Bay)

    Non-stop sailings about every hour from 7:00am to 9:00pm (11–13 a day, more on busy days), taking 1 hour 35 minutes, on BC Ferries’ 14 October – 11 November 2026 schedule.

    Schedule 14 October – 11 November 2026; extra sailings run on selected busy days, so check the dated schedule.

    Source: BC Ferries printable route schedule (TSA-SWB), checked 2026-11-04

Getting to the ferry in Vancouver

  • Tsawwassen terminal is at the south-west end of Highway 17 in Delta, 36 km from downtown Vancouver
  • Tsawwassen terminal is at the south-west end of Highway 17 in Delta, a 36 km drive from downtown Vancouver
  • Tsawwassen terminal has TransLink bus connections to Bridgeport Canada Line station for downtown Vancouver

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I go by ferry from Vancouver?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Vancouver to Galiano Island, Nanaimo, Salt Spring Island and Victoria. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Vancouver?
Yes, car ferries run from Vancouver to Galiano Island, Nanaimo, Salt Spring Island, Victoria.
How long is the ferry from Vancouver to Galiano Island?
About 55m with BC Ferries.
How often is the ferry from Vancouver to Galiano Island?
A morning non-stop sailing daily (10:25am Mon–Fri) plus evening non-stops most days (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).
How long is the ferry from Vancouver to Nanaimo?
About 2h with BC Ferries.
How often is the ferry from Vancouver to Nanaimo?
8–10 non-stop sailings a day each way, every 2h 30m or so from 5:15am to 10:45pm (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).
How long is the ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Island?
1h 25m – 3h with BC Ferries.
How often is the ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Island?
About 2 sailings a day Monday to Thursday and 3–4 on Fridays and weekends (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).