Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
BC Ferries runs 3 to 4 sailings a day from Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen), the first at 08:20 and the last at 19:45. The crossing takes between 55 minutes and 5 hours 15 minutes, depending on the sailing, and an adult ticket is C$10.30.
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 . 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 55 minutes and 5 hours 15 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 2 hours 12 minutes.
How many ferries a day go from Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?
Between 3 and 4 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The first boat leaves at 08:20 and the last at 19:45, 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.
