Vancouver Island Ferry Guide
Plan your ferry from Vancouver, Tsawwassen, Horseshoe Bay, Nanaimo, and Victoria. Routes, parking, airport transfers, and where to stay before an early sailing.
Popular routes to Vancouver Island
Vancouver to Vancouver Island Ferry: Which Route Should You Take?
Three ferries connect Vancouver to Vancouver Island. Pick the right one by your starting point and destination, with a comparison table and YVR notes.
Ferry from Vancouver to Victoria: Route, Times, and How to Plan It
How to take the ferry from Vancouver to Victoria: Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay, getting to the terminal, sailing time, reservations, and when to arrive.
Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay Ferry: What the Crossing Is Really Like
What to expect on the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay ferry: the vessels, Active Pass scenery, summer demand, check-in cut-offs, and getting on to Victoria.
Tsawwassen ferry planning
Tsawwassen Ferry Parking: Lots, Rates, and How to Pay
Where to park at Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, current short- and long-term rates, how to pay by app, and cheaper alternatives for multi-day trips.
How Early to Arrive at Tsawwassen Ferry: Check-in Times
Official Tsawwassen check-in cut-offs for reserved vehicles, walk-ons, and unreserved cars, plus how early to actually arrive on a summer weekend.
Early Morning Tsawwassen Ferry: Making the First Sailing
How to make the first sailing from Tsawwassen: check-in timing, when to leave Vancouver, what is open at the terminal early, and the stay-nearby option.
Things to do in Tsawwassen
Things to Do in Tsawwassen: Beaches, Parks, and Ferry-Day Ideas
Things to do in Tsawwassen and South Delta: Centennial Beach, the Boundary Bay dyke, Fred Gingell Park, Tsawwassen Mills, golf, and Point Roberts.
Things to Do Near Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal While You Wait
Arrived early or missed a sailing? What is within 5–15 minutes of Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal: Tsawwassen Mills, Fred Gingell Park, the beach, and food.