British Columbia · BC Ferries
Vancouver (Tsawwassen) ↔ Otter Bay (Pender Island)
Timing, tickets, parking, bikes, and the details that matter before you board.
See the published direction →Only one direction is present in our current schedule data. Check the official timetable before planning a return.
Photo: Ymblanter
Photo details: Tsawwassen ferry terminal across the water.Original ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗Changes: Resized for web.Commuter guide
Questions riders ask before this trip
The direct Pender–Vancouver link is sparse and direction-sensitive. Our schedule capture currently shows Otter Bay to Tsawwassen only. Treat that as one usable leg, not a return plan, and check every stop before arranging a ride on Pender.
How early should I arrive for Tsawwassen–Otter Bay?
Tsawwassen: booked travellers check in 60 to 30 minutes before departure; unbooked foot-passenger sales close 10 minutes before sailing and vehicle check-in closes at five. Otter Bay: foot-passenger check-in closes five minutes before departure and vehicle check-in closes at three.
Source: Official Tsawwassen check-in details ↗Source: Official Otter Bay check-in details ↗How should I book and pay for Tsawwassen–Otter Bay?
Our capture contains Otter Bay to Tsawwassen, so start with that exact direction and date. Pay in BC Ferries' checkout if the trip is bookable; if it is not, use the terminal process shown with the sailing. Recheck the fare before relying on a return plan.
Source: Official BC Ferries fares and booking guidance ↗Source: Official BC Ferries booking flow ↗Can I park and walk on for Tsawwassen–Otter Bay?
Tsawwassen lists 884 paid spaces, including 716 long-term spaces; Otter Bay lists limited free parking with a 48-hour maximum.
Source: Official Tsawwassen parking details ↗Source: Official Otter Bay parking details ↗Can I take a bicycle on Tsawwassen–Otter Bay?
Yes, on the published Otter Bay to Tsawwassen sailing. BC Ferries carries the bicycle free with your passenger fare. Identify it at check-in, walk it aboard when directed and secure it on the vehicle deck; verify the missing reverse direction before planning a round trip on Tsawwassen–Otter Bay.
Source: Official BC Ferries bicycle guidance ↗Is the direct Tsawwassen–Otter Bay ferry available both ways?
Our captured official schedule currently includes Otter Bay to Tsawwassen, but not Tsawwassen to Otter Bay for October 2 to November 1, 2026.
Source: Official BC Ferries schedules ↗Will every Tsawwassen–Otter Bay sailing use the same stops?
No. A boat with the same endpoints may make different island calls. Read every call on the dated Tsawwassen–Otter Bay sailing before promising a pickup or connection at Otter Bay.
Source: Official BC Ferries schedules ↗What should I arrange before reaching Otter Bay (Pender Island)?
Otter Bay is your Pender Island landing, not a guaranteed onward ride. Confirm the terminal transport listing, share the sailing direction with your pickup and remember that terminal parking is limited to 48 hours.
Source: Official BC Ferries terminal and transport information ↗