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This Gulf Island Ferry Routes Map contains many links
to Town and Ferry Transportation pages. Click on a live
link to view the desired page.
Travelling
between the Southern Gulf Islands can be accomplished
in small hops - each island deserves at least a day or
two for exploring. Various routes through the Gulf Islands
are described in Island
Hopping in the Gulf Islands.
A variety of BC Ferries vessels sails to Saltspring, Galiano,
Mayne, and Pender islands from Tsawwassen
on the Lower Mainland and Swartz
Bay on Vancouver Island. In addition, BC Ferries sails
from Village
Bay on Mayne Island to Saturna Island, from Crofton
to Vesuvius on Saltspring Island, as well as from Nanaimo
to Gabriola Island.
If you're in a car, don't expect to simply arrive at the
terminal and drive aboard. The perplexing web of schedules,
routes and fares makes advanced planning (and, often,
reservations) a must. Or spare yourself the stress and
expense by leaving your car behind; most inns and B&B's
will pick you up at the dock. Interisland ferries ply
the waters of the southern Gulfs, operating on a first-come,
first-served basis.
You can reserve a space for your vehicle in advance on
the most popular runs by calling BC Ferries toll-free
in Canada at (888) 223-3779. Kayaks and canoes are considered
hand luggage while a small fee is charged for those bringing
bicycles. Most Gulf Islands have maps and tourist information
available at the ferry dock when you arrive. It's best
to orient yourself from these locations. |
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