Ferry crossing

Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)

BC Ferries runs 4 to 6 sailings a day from Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen), the first at 07:10 and the last at 21:10. The crossing takes between 50 minutes and 4 hours 55 minutes, depending on the sailing, and an adult ticket is C$10.30.

FromGaliano Island (Sturdies Bay)

55m

ToVancouver (Tsawwassen)

Sailing times

Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen) timetable

As published by the operators. Times shift with the season and are suspended in heavy weather — confirm at the terminal before you travel.

From BC Ferries's published timetable, which runs until 12 October 2026. The next one starts 13 October 2026, and the page switches to it that day.

Sailing on

31 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.

Sailing times for Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
Departs	Arrives	Operator	Runs on	Crossing
07:10	11:35	BC Ferries	Sat	4h 25m
08:20	09:15	BC Ferries	Sun	55m
08:30	09:25	BC Ferries	Mon–Fri	55m
10:40	14:35	BC Ferries	Sun	3h 55m
12:10	16:35	BC Ferries	Mon–Fri	4h 25m
12:35	13:29	BC Ferries	Sat	54m
15:40	16:35	BC Ferries	Mon, Sun	55m
16:15	20:35	BC Ferries	Sun	4h 20m
16:50	17:45	BC Ferries	Sat	55m
17:10	18:55	BC Ferries	Fri	1h 45m
17:40	22:35	BC Ferries	Sat	4h 55m
17:55	18:50	BC Ferries	Mon–Thu	55m
18:15	22:35	BC Ferries	Mon–Thu	4h 20m
19:55	20:50	BC Ferries	Mon, Sun	55m
21:10	22:00	BC Ferries	Fri	50m

Coming backVancouver (Tsawwassen) → Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)26 a week · 54m · from C$20

Published fares

What it costs

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$5.15
Adult passenger 12+	BC Ferries	C$10.30

Vehicles

Vehicles fares
Class	Operator	Fare
Motorcycle (off-peak, prepaid, 14 Oct 2026 to 10 Mar 2027)	BC Ferries	C$15.60
Motorcycle	BC Ferries	C$20.35
Standard vehicle up to 20ft (off-peak, prepaid, 14 Oct 2026 to 10 Mar 2027)	BC Ferries	C$31.20
Standard vehicle up to 20ft	BC Ferries	C$40.70

Fares as published by the operators, in CAD, last checked 11 September 2026. 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

Booking is strongly recommended from Sturdies Bay to Tsawwassen, and the check-in window is strict: arrive 30 to 60 minutes before departure, because a booking is not honoured if you turn up earlier or later, and you then wait with unbooked traffic. Boats from Mayne, Saturna and Salt Spring often make Sturdies Bay their last call before crossing to the mainland. Free checked baggage is available here for this route, up to 23 kg per item, and the Galiano Community Bus runs to the terminal.

Common questions

How long is the ferry from Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?

Between 50 minutes and 4 hours 55 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 55 minutes.

How many ferries a day go from Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?

Between 4 and 6 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday. The first boat leaves at 07:10 and the last at 21:10, local time.

Who runs the ferry from Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?

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 Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?

An adult ticket is C$10.30 (Adult passenger 12+). Taking a vehicle starts at C$15.60 (Motorcycle (off-peak, prepaid, 14 Oct 2026 to 10 Mar 2027)). Prices as the operator published them on 11 September 2026.

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Before you sail

Reading for this crossing

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