BC Ferries Departure Bay Terminal
Provider: BC Ferries
Passenger and vehicle ferry terminal serving the Horseshoe Bay route.
Departure Bay terminal sailings connect Nanaimo and Horseshoe Bay, Vancouver. Terminal address: 680 Trans-Canada Highway, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5R1. Amenities include waiting room, washrooms, accessible washroom and parking, Wi-Fi, baggage service, bike rack, children’s play area, pet area, food outlets and water bottle fill station. Wheelchairs and boarding assistance are available. Terminal is closed overnight. Direct transit access is available; vehicle check-in closes five minutes before sailing and foot passenger check-in closes ten minutes before sailing when travelling without a booking. Consult BC Ferries for current conditions, schedules, fees and parking.
Service Areas: Departure Bay
Contact: 1-888-223-3779
Source · Retrieved: Sep 26, 2026