Denman Island East (Gravelly Bay) to Hornby Island (Shingle Spit)
BC Ferries runs 10 to 15 sailings a day from Denman Island East (Gravelly Bay) to Hornby Island (Shingle Spit), the first at 07:45 and the last at 22:05. 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 Denman Island East (Gravelly 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
Hornby is two ferries away from Vancouver Island, and this ten-minute hop is the second of them. After the cable ferry from Buckley Bay lands at Denman West, drivers cross the island by road, roughly a quarter of an hour, to reach Gravelly Bay on its east side. Without a car it is harder going: neither Denman terminal has a public transport connection, and Gravelly Bay offers just five parking spaces. Tickets for Hornby are sold at Gravelly Bay up to three minutes before sailing, and the price includes the ride back.
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Denman Island East (Gravelly Bay) to Hornby Island (Shingle Spit)?
About 10 minutes on the published timetable.
How many ferries a day go from Denman Island East (Gravelly Bay) to Hornby Island (Shingle Spit)?
Between 10 and 15 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Friday. The first boat leaves at 07:45 and the last at 22:05, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Denman Island East (Gravelly Bay) to Hornby Island (Shingle Spit)?
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 Denman Island East (Gravelly Bay) to Hornby Island (Shingle Spit)?
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 Denman Island East (Gravelly Bay): one ticket covers the trip there and back. Prices as the operator published them on 5 August 2026.
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