BC Ferries runs 15 to 16 sailings a day from Buckley Bay to Denman Island West, the first at 07:00 and the last at 21:30. The crossing takes about 10 minutes, and an adult return is C$10.55.
Every fare the operators publish on this crossing, for passengers and vehicles.
Passengers
Passengers fares
Class
Operator
Fare
Child passenger 5-11
BC Ferries
C$5.30
Adult passenger 12+
BC Ferries
C$10.55
Vehicles
Vehicles fares
Class
Operator
Fare
Motorcycle
BC Ferries
C$12.40
Standard vehicle up to 20ft
BC Ferries
C$24.75
Fares on this crossing are returns, paid at Buckley Bay: one ticket covers the trip there and back. Fares as published by the operators, in CAD, last checked . Fares move with the season and, on the busiest routes, with the sailing — check the operator's price for your day before you travel.
About this crossing
BC Ferries' only cable ferry, the Baynes Sound Connector, carries traffic over to Denman on a cable more than 2 km long. Nothing on this crossing can be reserved: cars and walk-on passengers load in the order they turn up. The Buckley Bay terminal stands on the Island Highway at Fanny Bay, about 20 minutes' drive south of Courtenay. Cars cannot be left there, but BC Transit and the Island Link bus both call. Hornby Island travellers use this boat as well, then drive across Denman to Gravelly Bay for the Hornby crossing.
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Buckley Bay to Denman Island West?
About 10 minutes on the published timetable.
How many ferries a day go from Buckley Bay to Denman Island West?
Between 15 and 16 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The first boat leaves at 07:00 and the last at 21:30, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Buckley Bay to Denman Island West?
BC Ferries runs this crossing. Tickets are sold by the operator; this site lists the timetable and does not sell them.
How much is the ferry from Buckley Bay to Denman Island West?
An adult return is C$10.55 (Adult passenger 12+). Taking a vehicle starts at C$12.40 (Motorcycle). Fares on this crossing are returns, paid at Buckley Bay: one ticket covers the trip there and back. Prices as the operator published them on 5 August 2026.