Campbell River to Quadra Island

Route Services

  • BC Ferries runs between downtown Campbell River and Quathiaski Cove Ferry Terminal on Quadra Island
  • Vehicles and Passengers
  • Distance: 1.8 nautical miles
  • Sailing Time: 10 minutes between Campbell River and Quadra Island
  • Sailings: 18 daily round-trip sailings between Campbell River and Quadra Island
  • The 9am sailing from Quadra Island to Campbell River is a popular commuter crossing and has the potential to be full
  • Ticket sales and loading end 3 minutes before the scheduled sailing time for vehicles and 5 minutes before the scheduled sailing time for walk-on passengers.

Quadra Island to Cortes Island

Route Services

  • BC Ferries runs between Heriot Bay Ferry Terminal on Quadra Island and Whaletown Ferry Terminal on Cortes Island
  • Vehicles and Passengers
  • Distance: 6.2 nautical miles
  • Sailing Time: 45 minutes between Quadra Island and Cortes Island
  • Sailings: 6 daily round-trip sailings between Quadra Island and Cortes Island
  • Ticket sales and loading end 3 minutes before the scheduled sailing time for vehicles and 5 minutes before the scheduled sailing time for walk-on passengers.

Community Information

Map of British Columbia Ferry RoutesClick on the map to view a large scale map of the North and Central Vancouver Island Ferry Routes, or view BC Ferries’ map of Ferry Routes in BC (PDF format). Make vehicle reservations, and check current ferry schedules, ferry fares, capacity conditions at major terminals, and the departure and arrival status of current sailings directly with BC Ferries.

BC Ferries Schedule for these Routes

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Island Hopping
Travelling between the Southern Gulf Islands and Northern Gulf Islands can be accomplished in small hops. Each of these islands is a world unto itself, each with its own history, culture and colourful characters – each island deserves at least a day or two for exploring.