Ferry crossing
Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)
BC Ferries runs 1 to 2 sailings a day from Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay), the first at 06:20 and the last at 15:35. The crossing takes between 1 hour 10 minutes and 2 hours 5 minutes, depending on the sailing.
Sailing times
Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) 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 . The next one starts , and the page switches to it that day.
Times from BC Ferries' printed seasonal timetables, read into this site on . Seasonal timetables change; confirm with the line before you travel.
Sailing on
11 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:20 | 08:10 | Mon–Fri | 1h 50m |
| 07:15 | 09:05 | Sun | 1h 50m |
| 15:30 | 16:40 | Sat | 1h 10m |
| 15:35 | 17:40 | Mon–Thu | 2h 5m |
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)?
Between 1 hour 10 minutes and 2 hours 5 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 1 hour 50 minutes.
How many ferries a day go from Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)?
Between 1 and 2 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The first boat leaves at 06:20 and the last at 15:35, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)?
BC Ferries runs this crossing. Tickets are sold by the operator; this site lists the timetable and does not sell them.
Other crossings at Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour)
Before you sail
Reading for this crossing
The rules and the practicalities the timetable cannot tell you.
