Buckley Bay ↔ Denman Island & Denman Island ↔ Hornby Island
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Buckley Bay → Denman Island West
Cable ferry • ~10 minute crossing
Denman Island West → Buckley Bay
Cable ferry • ~10 minute crossing
Denman Island East (Gravelly Bay) → Hornby Island (Shingle Spit)
Conventional ferry • ~10 minute crossing
Hornby Island (Shingle Spit) → Denman Island East (Gravelly Bay)
Conventional ferry • ~10 minute crossing
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Getting to Denman Island
- 1. Drive to Buckley Bay ferry terminal on Vancouver Island (between Courtenay and Qualicum Beach on Hwy 19A)
- 2. Board the Baynes Sound Connector cable ferry (no reservations needed)
- 3. Enjoy the short 10-minute crossing to Denman Island West terminal
- 4. Follow Denman Road to reach Big Coast Marine Adventures at 3646 Denman Rd
Good to Know
- No reservations: Walk-on/drive-on, first-come first-served
- Boarding closes: 3 minutes before departure
- Payment: Pay on board (cash, card, or BC Ferries Experience Card)
- Peak times: Fridays & long weekends can be busy — arrive early
- Cable ferry: The Baynes Sound Connector is the longest cable ferry in the world!