My bike and I are in
and we’d like to be in
.
We show what transit connections accept bikes. Check with the operator for prices, schedules, and reservations.
Same place twice. You’re already there, so enjoy the ride.
Good news: ferries can carry you and your bike from Hornby Island to Denman Island.
For scale
As the crow flies8.9 km
Biking whole way14 km · 1 h
By car14 km · 28 m
We found one way to get you there, ferries doing the heavy lifting.
Note: Most carriers carry only a handful of bikes, and summer weekends fill up fast. Reserve where you can. Where you can't, go early or have a backup plan.
Option one · one leg
Next stop: Denman Island.
CarrierRideYour bike
⛴️BC FerriesGravelly Bay (Denman E) – HornbyShingle Spit (Hornby Island) →Gravelly Bay (Denman Island)2 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board
🚲At the far end, Central Denman Island is about 9.4 km from Gravelly Bay (Denman Island). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Route facts last checked July 2026. We check that every leg here carries bikes, but policies and seasons change. Check times and book with the operator. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it.
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Heading back: Denman Island to Hornby Island (best: ferry)
Connections from Hornby Island: Port Alberni (best: ferry + bus + carpool) · Gabriola Island (best: ferry + bus + carpool) · Tofino (best: ferry + bus + carpool) · Port Hardy (best: ferry + bus + rental car)
Connections from Denman Island: Texada Island (best: ferry + bus) · Gibsons (best: ferry + bus) · Port Coquitlam (best: ferry + bus + carpool) · Prince Rupert (best: ferry + bus + rental car)
Check out BC Bike Stops in Hornby Island and Denman Island