Cortes Island (Whaletown) to Quadra Island (Heriot Bay)
BC Ferries runs 5 to 6 sailings a day from Cortes Island (Whaletown) to Quadra Island (Heriot Bay), the first at 07:55 and the last at 17:55. The crossing takes about 45 minutes, and no fare is charged in this direction, as the return is paid at Quadra Island (Heriot Bay).
Every fare the operators publish on this crossing, for passengers and vehicles.
Passengers
Passengers fares
Class
Operator
Fare
Adult passenger 12+
BC Ferries
No charge
Child passenger 5-11
BC Ferries
No charge
Vehicles
Vehicles fares
Class
Operator
Fare
Motorcycle
BC Ferries
No charge
Standard vehicle up to 20ft
BC Ferries
No charge
Fares on this crossing are returns, paid at Quadra Island (Heriot 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
Leaving Cortes for Vancouver Island means landing at Heriot Bay and driving across Quadra to Quathiaski Cove for the Campbell River ferry. BC Ferries eases that connection on certain weekday mornings by giving Cortes traffic assured loading on the Quadra sailing; its Quathiaski Cove terminal page names the departure. Whaletown check-in closes five minutes before the boat leaves. The Cortes fare is charged as a return, and no proof of payment is needed for the second crossing.
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Cortes Island (Whaletown) to Quadra Island (Heriot Bay)?
About 45 minutes on the published timetable.
How many ferries a day go from Cortes Island (Whaletown) to Quadra Island (Heriot Bay)?
Between 5 and 6 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The first boat leaves at 07:55 and the last at 17:55, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Cortes Island (Whaletown) to Quadra Island (Heriot Bay)?
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 Cortes Island (Whaletown) to Quadra Island (Heriot Bay)?
No fare is collected in this direction: the return fare is paid at Quadra Island (Heriot Bay). Vehicles travel without a fare in this direction. Prices as the operator published them on 5 August 2026.