BC Ferries Swartz Bay Terminal
Victoria / Vancouver / Southern Gulf Islands
Category

Public Transport

Transport Type

ferry

Price

$$

BC Ferries connects Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and BC’s remote North Coast with reliable, year-round service. Whether you're road-tripping, exploring small coastal communities, or heading deep into the Inside Passage, the ferry system is the gateway to coastal travel.


Vancouver ↠ Vancouver Island (Major Routes)

Tsawwassen → Swartz Bay (Victoria)

The busiest and most scenic link from the mainland to Victoria’s peninsula. Smooth sailings, large vessels, and a beautiful pass-through the Gulf Islands.

Swartz Bay → Southern Gulf Islands

Daily service connecting:

Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour)

Pender (North & South)

Mayne Island

Galiano Island

Saturna Island

Each island has its own vibe — from markets and wineries to quiet hiking trails and beaches.



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