Ferry from Vancouver Island to Canada
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Open tickets are valid for up to 12 months from booking date (see ticket conditions).

Open Ticket?

Open tickets are valid for up to 12 months from booking date (see ticket conditions).

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Ferries from Vancouver Island to Canada sail approximately 175 times per week and are available with BC Ferries.

How long is the ferry from Vancouver Island to Canada? 

The ferry from Vancouver Island to Canada takes between 1 hour 35 minutes and 2 hours 9 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.

What is the fastest ferry from Vancouver Island to Canada? 

The fastest ferry from Vancouver Island to Canada is on the Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen ferry with BC Ferries in 1 hour 35 minutes.

Can I take my car on the Vancouver Island to Canada ferry? 

Yes, there are car ferries available from Vancouver Island to Canada with BC Ferries. 

How far is it from Vancouver Island to Canada? 

There are approximately 23 miles (37km) and 20 nautical miles between Vancouver Island and Canada. 

What does it cost for a ferry from Vancouver Island to Canada? 

The price of a ferry from Vancouver Island to Canada can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry. 

Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay Ferry

The Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay ferry ferry sails approximately 50 times weekly with a crossing time of 1 hour 40 minutes. 

Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen Ferry 

Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen ferry ferries sail about 79 times weekly with a sailing time of 1 hour 35 minutes. 

Vancouver Island to Canada Ferry Offers and Discounts 

We suggest that you book in advance to ensure that you get the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Please check out our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts available. 

How to book ferry tickets from Vancouver Island to Canada 

Book and compare Vancouver Island Canada ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices by using our Deal Finder.   
 

How much are ferries from Vancouver Island to Canada?

From To Average price
Departure Bay, Vancouver Island
Horseshoe Bay, Canada
$102.87Average price
Swartz Bay, Vancouver Island
Tsawwassen, Canada
$183.53Average price
Duke Point, Vancouver Island
Tsawwassen, Canada
$109.59Average price

Ferries from Vancouver Island to Canada

About Vancouver Island

The British Columbian Vancouver Island in Canada is the largest Pacific island east of New Zealand, measuring 500 km long and 100 km wide. Vancouver Island has seemingly endless amounts of untouched wilderness, with vast lakes, dense forests and incredible backdrops to be found wherever you go, making it a hiker’s paradise. To the south lies Victoria, the island’s cultural hub and largest settlement which is characterised by colourful shops, quirky bars and a large network of cycling routes. Often regarded as the most English-style city in the country, Victoria has plenty to offer keen historians, with its selection of fascinating museums and iconic 19th Century Craigdarroch Castle. Vancouver Island offers numerous crossings to various destinations, both international and domestic. You can sail to many towns on the British Columbian coast and to Seattle in the United States, so there’s a great deal of choice.

About Canada

Canada, the world’s second largest country by total area, is in North America, with the United States to the south and Greenland to the northeast. Synonymous with the great outdoors, Canada has a huge variety of impressive landscapes ranging from enormous mountains and glittering glaciers to eerie forests and picturesque beaches. Spectacular cityscapes can be found in the capital, Ottawa, the cosmopolitan Toronto and the French-speaking Montreal. Within these cities, you can delve into a vibrant arts scene, enjoy a diverse cuisine or let loose at incredible music events like Jazz parties and classical repertory theatre. If you’re looking to cross the border from the United States, there are regular ferry crossings from Seattle, Washington State to Vancouver Island. Plenty of domestic routes are available along the British Columbian Coast as well, with connections between the popular Victoria and Graham Islands.

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