Ferry crossing

Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)

BC Ferries runs 3 to 6 sailings a day from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay), the first at 09:30 and the last at 22:00. The crossing takes between 54 minutes and 5 hours 30 minutes, depending on the sailing, and an adult ticket is C$20.

FromVancouver (Tsawwassen)

54m

ToGaliano Island (Sturdies Bay)

Sailing times

Vancouver (Tsawwassen) 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 12 October 2026. The next one starts 13 October 2026, and the page switches to it that day.

Sailing on

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

Sailing times for Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)
Departs	Arrives	Operator	Runs on	Crossing
09:30	10:24	BC Ferries	Sat	54m
09:55	10:50	BC Ferries	Sun	55m
10:25	11:20	BC Ferries	Mon–Fri	55m
13:00	18:05	BC Ferries	Mon–Thu, Sat	5h 5m
13:10	15:30	BC Ferries	Mon, Sun	2h 20m
15:00	20:30	BC Ferries	Sat	5h 30m
16:05	17:00	BC Ferries	Fri	55m
17:15	19:40	BC Ferries	Mon, Sun	2h 25m
18:20	20:10	BC Ferries	Mon, Sun	1h 50m
18:45	19:40	BC Ferries	Fri	55m
19:30	20:25	BC Ferries	Mon–Thu	55m
22:00	22:55	BC Ferries	Sat	55m

Coming backGaliano Island (Sturdies Bay) → Vancouver (Tsawwassen)31 a week · 55m · from C$10.30

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$10
Adult passenger 12+	BC Ferries	C$20

Vehicles

Vehicles fares
Class	Operator	Fare
Motorcycle (off-peak, prepaid, 14 Oct 2026 to 10 Mar 2027)	BC Ferries	C$30
Motorcycle	BC Ferries	C$37.50
Standard vehicle up to 20ft (off-peak, prepaid, 14 Oct 2026 to 10 Mar 2027)	BC Ferries	C$60
Standard vehicle up to 20ft	BC Ferries	C$75

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

At about 55 minutes non-stop, Galiano is the quickest Gulf Island to reach from Tsawwassen, and Sturdies Bay is often the first call for boats continuing to Mayne and beyond. When bookings sell out, BC Ferries keeps a waitlist; if nothing is confirmed 24 hours before departure, it suggests a thru fare instead, riding the Swartz Bay ferry and changing to a Galiano boat there. A thru fare costs the same as the direct fare but can stretch the trip to five and a half hours, and the connection is not guaranteed.

Common questions

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

Between 54 minutes and 5 hours 30 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 55 minutes.

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

Between 3 and 6 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday. The first boat leaves at 09:30 and the last at 22:00, local time.

Who runs the ferry from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) 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.

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

An adult ticket is C$20 (Adult passenger 12+). Taking a vehicle starts at C$30 (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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