Horseshoe Bay

May 09, 10:10PM departure: started loading at 10:15PM. No announcements to inform customers as how long the delay will be, and when should the drivers should get back to their cars; customer service none. The ferries are old, slow and inconvenient. They are always delayed and becoming more expensive every year. Please build a toll bridge. People are tired of delays, cancellations and high prices.

Waiting to board the 1010 ferry to Nanaimo. It's 1015. No announcements , ferries been in for 30 min .

Bc ferries doesn't have a schedule really.

Guess ill be calling in to work 2morrow
#yourtaxdollarsatwork.

We are lucky to have such and easy trip to and from Nanaimo, BC.

Cost is reasonable, with a full service vessel taking around 2 hours if walking on/off.

Vehicles cost about $100 with 2 people give or take depending on the vehicle.

Very smooth ride, passengers must leave vehicles after boarding. The main decks have lots of seating and dining areas, food and drinks are available for purchase and there's a sun deck for open air enthusiasts. All Around a pleasant experience.

Horseshoe Bay is a quaint coastal area that has a slight Banff feel. Nice selection of local and franchise restaurants and shops along the pier. Choose a nice mild day, and you could fill hours just relaxing in the park.

We took a ferry from the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal on a couple of occasions when we visited Vancouver, and places on Vancouver Island, in June 2019. We quite enjoyed the trips on BC Ferries. The crossing across the Strait of Georgia to Nanaimo takes about 90 minutes, and there is beautiful scenery of the mountains and islands all around. On one occasion we had to wait over two hours in the car parking area, because we were late and had to wait for the next sailing on 'MV Queen of Oak Bay'. It is always better to book in advance if crossing with your car. It is less of a hassle if you are a foot passenger, then you can arrive about half an hour before departure.

Got through ticketing quickly. Loading and unloading ran smoothly. Staff were friendly and helpful. Ferry itself was very clean, even the bathrooms toward the end of the trip. Kid's play area was a tad small, but also clean and my toddler loved it.