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