BC Cycle Tourism Society

To and Fro: moving your bike around British Columbia

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: buses, ferries, trains and rental cars can carry you and your bike from Hornby Island to Saturna Island.

For scale
As the crow flies135 km
Biking whole way231 km ยท 11 h 45 m
By car187 km ยท 4 h 13 m

We found six ways to get you there, ferries doing the heavy lifting.

๐ŸŽ’ Riding a coach? Most BC coach operators want your bike bagged or boxed. Our field note walks through packing it, including an inexpensive packable bike bag we like: How to bike-and-bus in BC ›
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 · eight legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Island hopping: four ferries stitched together.
CarrierRideYour bike
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesGravelly Bay (Denman E) โ€“ HornbyShingle Spit (Hornby Island) โ†’Gravelly Bay (Denman Island)2 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Gravelly Bay (Denman Island) to Denman Island West, about 9.4 km.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesBuckley Bay โ€“ Denman WestDenman Island West โ†’Buckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay โ†’Courtenay20 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐Ÿš—PoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Courtenay โ†’Downtown Nanaimo Exchange97 kmOnly some rides take bikes โ€” look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable โ€” check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
โ›ด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ€“ Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) โ†’CXH (Vancouver)61 kmBook online ahead โ€” 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ€” $25 in personNo e-bikes โ€” no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Black Top Cabs, Maclure'S Cabs might help.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โ†’Bridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŽTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) โ†’Tsawwassen (Delta)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes โ€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
The 620 is year-round, roughly hourly, timed to sailings, with two bike-rack spots. On busy summer ferry days the seasonal 900 Bike Bus can carry an extra 10 bikes.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesTsawwassen โ€“ Southern Gulf IslandsTsawwassen (Delta) โ†’Lyall Harbour (Saturna Island)48 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
Sailing times vary a lot by routing: some trips are about 50 minutes, others run 2 to 3 hours via Swartz Bay. Check the specific sailing before you book.
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Lyall Harbour (Saturna Island).
Option two · 10 legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A little bit of everything.
CarrierRideYour bike
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesGravelly Bay (Denman E) โ€“ HornbyShingle Spit (Hornby Island) โ†’Gravelly Bay (Denman Island)2 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Gravelly Bay (Denman Island) to Denman Island West, about 9.4 km.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesBuckley Bay โ€“ Denman WestDenman Island West โ†’Buckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay โ†’Courtenay20 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownCourtenay โ†’Comox Airport (YQQ)8.3 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5โ€“7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
๐Ÿš™National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox โ€“ NanaimoComox Airport (YQQ) โ†’Downtown Nanaimo88 kmOne-way between Island branches โ€” no drop chargeBike rides inside โ€” SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Departure Bay (Nanaimo), about 1.3 km.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay โ€“ Departure BayDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) โ†’Horseshoe Bay53 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšŽTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressHorseshoe Bay โ†’Stadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes โ€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) โ†’Bridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŽTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) โ†’Tsawwassen (Delta)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes โ€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
The 620 is year-round, roughly hourly, timed to sailings, with two bike-rack spots. On busy summer ferry days the seasonal 900 Bike Bus can carry an extra 10 bikes.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesTsawwassen โ€“ Southern Gulf IslandsTsawwassen (Delta) โ†’Lyall Harbour (Saturna Island)48 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
Sailing times vary a lot by routing: some trips are about 50 minutes, others run 2 to 3 hours via Swartz Bay. Check the specific sailing before you book.
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Lyall Harbour (Saturna Island).
Option three · 10 legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
A shared ride helps bridge the gap.
CarrierRideYour bike
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesGravelly Bay (Denman E) โ€“ HornbyShingle Spit (Hornby Island) โ†’Gravelly Bay (Denman Island)2 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Gravelly Bay (Denman Island) to Denman Island West, about 9.4 km.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesBuckley Bay โ€“ Denman WestDenman Island West โ†’Buckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay โ†’Courtenay20 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐Ÿš—PoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Courtenay โ†’Downtown Nanaimo Exchange97 kmOnly some rides take bikes โ€” look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable โ€” check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
๐ŸšŽBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDowntown Nanaimo Exchange โ†’Departure Bay (Nanaimo)3.3 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay โ€“ Departure BayDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) โ†’Horseshoe Bay53 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšŽTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressHorseshoe Bay โ†’Stadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes โ€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) โ†’Bridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŽTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) โ†’Tsawwassen (Delta)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes โ€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
The 620 is year-round, roughly hourly, timed to sailings, with two bike-rack spots. On busy summer ferry days the seasonal 900 Bike Bus can carry an extra 10 bikes.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesTsawwassen โ€“ Southern Gulf IslandsTsawwassen (Delta) โ†’Lyall Harbour (Saturna Island)48 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
Sailing times vary a lot by routing: some trips are about 50 minutes, others run 2 to 3 hours via Swartz Bay. Check the specific sailing before you book.
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Lyall Harbour (Saturna Island).
Option four · eight legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
A lot of connections, but it gets you there.
CarrierRideYour bike
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesGravelly Bay (Denman E) โ€“ HornbyShingle Spit (Hornby Island) โ†’Gravelly Bay (Denman Island)2 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Gravelly Bay (Denman Island) to Denman Island West, about 9.4 km.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesBuckley Bay โ€“ Denman WestDenman Island West โ†’Buckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay โ†’Courtenay20 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐Ÿš—PoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Courtenay โ†’Downtown Nanaimo Exchange97 kmOnly some rides take bikes โ€” look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable โ€” check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 0.5 km.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch โ†’Duncan46 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressDuncan โ†’Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria)54 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) to Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria), about 1.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bluebird Cabs, Sidney Taxi might help.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit70 Swartz Bay / Downtownor the 72 Swartz Bay / Downtown (via Saanichton)Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) โ†’Swartz Bay (North Saanich)29 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesSwartz Bay โ€“ Southern Gulf IslandsSwartz Bay (North Saanich) โ†’Lyall Harbour (Saturna Island)36 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Lyall Harbour (Saturna Island).
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Option five · 10 legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Nothing direct, but it strings together.
CarrierRideYour bike
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesGravelly Bay (Denman E) โ€“ HornbyShingle Spit (Hornby Island) โ†’Gravelly Bay (Denman Island)2 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Gravelly Bay (Denman Island) to Denman Island West, about 9.4 km.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesBuckley Bay โ€“ Denman WestDenman Island West โ†’Buckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay โ†’Courtenay20 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownCourtenay โ†’Comox Airport (YQQ)8.3 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5โ€“7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
๐Ÿš™National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox โ€“ NanaimoComox Airport (YQQ) โ†’Downtown Nanaimo88 kmOne-way between Island branches โ€” no drop chargeBike rides inside โ€” SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Departure Bay (Nanaimo), about 1.3 km.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) โ†’Downtown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.
โ›ด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ€“ Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) โ†’CXH (Vancouver)61 kmBook online ahead โ€” 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ€” $25 in personNo e-bikes โ€” no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โ†’Bridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŽTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) โ†’Tsawwassen (Delta)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes โ€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
The 620 is year-round, roughly hourly, timed to sailings, with two bike-rack spots. On busy summer ferry days the seasonal 900 Bike Bus can carry an extra 10 bikes.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesTsawwassen โ€“ Southern Gulf IslandsTsawwassen (Delta) โ†’Lyall Harbour (Saturna Island)48 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
Sailing times vary a lot by routing: some trips are about 50 minutes, others run 2 to 3 hours via Swartz Bay. Check the specific sailing before you book.
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Lyall Harbour (Saturna Island).
Option six · eight legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
The same idea as Option four, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesGravelly Bay (Denman E) โ€“ HornbyShingle Spit (Hornby Island) โ†’Gravelly Bay (Denman Island)2 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Gravelly Bay (Denman Island) to Denman Island West, about 9.4 km.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesBuckley Bay โ€“ Denman WestDenman Island West โ†’Buckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay โ†’Courtenay20 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐Ÿš—PoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Courtenay โ†’Downtown Nanaimo Exchange97 kmOnly some rides take bikes โ€” look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable โ€” check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 0.5 km.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch โ†’Duncan46 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressDuncan โ†’Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria)54 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit75 Saanichton / Royal Oak / DowntownLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) โ†’Brentwood Bay20 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Brentwood Bay to Swartz Bay (North Saanich), about 13 km.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesSwartz Bay โ€“ Southern Gulf IslandsSwartz Bay (North Saanich) โ†’Lyall Harbour (Saturna Island)36 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Lyall Harbour (Saturna Island).
Not an option · seven legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Seven legs, end to end.
🚫  This chain exists, but Island Link does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.
CarrierRideYour bike
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesGravelly Bay (Denman E) โ€“ HornbyShingle Spit (Hornby Island) โ†’Gravelly Bay (Denman Island)2 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Gravelly Bay (Denman Island) to Denman Island West, about 9.4 km.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesBuckley Bay โ€“ Denman WestDenman Island West โ†’Buckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay โ†’Courtenay20 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŒIsland LinkIsland Express BusCourtenay โ†’Downtown Nanaimo Exchange97 kmDoes not carry bikes
๐ŸšŒIsland LinkVictoria Express BusDowntown Nanaimo Exchange โ†’Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)92 kmDoes not carry bikes
๐ŸšŽBC Transit70 Swartz Bay / Downtownor the 72 Swartz Bay / Downtown (via Saanichton)Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) โ†’Swartz Bay (North Saanich)29 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesSwartz Bay โ€“ Southern Gulf IslandsSwartz Bay (North Saanich) โ†’Lyall Harbour (Saturna Island)36 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Lyall Harbour (Saturna Island).
Not an option · eight legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Eight legs, end to end.
🚫  This chain exists, but Island Link does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.
CarrierRideYour bike
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesGravelly Bay (Denman E) โ€“ HornbyShingle Spit (Hornby Island) โ†’Gravelly Bay (Denman Island)2 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Gravelly Bay (Denman Island) to Denman Island West, about 9.4 km.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesBuckley Bay โ€“ Denman WestDenman Island West โ†’Buckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay โ†’Courtenay20 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŒIsland LinkIsland Express BusCourtenay โ†’Downtown Nanaimo Exchange97 kmDoes not carry bikes
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.
โ›ด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ€“ Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) โ†’CXH (Vancouver)61 kmBook online ahead โ€” 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ€” $25 in personNo e-bikes โ€” no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โ†’Bridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŽTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) โ†’Tsawwassen (Delta)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes โ€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
The 620 is year-round, roughly hourly, timed to sailings, with two bike-rack spots. On busy summer ferry days the seasonal 900 Bike Bus can carry an extra 10 bikes.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesTsawwassen โ€“ Southern Gulf IslandsTsawwassen (Delta) โ†’Lyall Harbour (Saturna Island)48 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
Sailing times vary a lot by routing: some trips are about 50 minutes, others run 2 to 3 hours via Swartz Bay. Check the specific sailing before you book.
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Lyall Harbour (Saturna Island).
Not an option · eight legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Another way: eight legs, end to end.
🚫  This chain exists, but Island Link does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.
CarrierRideYour bike
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesGravelly Bay (Denman E) โ€“ HornbyShingle Spit (Hornby Island) โ†’Gravelly Bay (Denman Island)2 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Gravelly Bay (Denman Island) to Denman Island West, about 9.4 km.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesBuckley Bay โ€“ Denman WestDenman Island West โ†’Buckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay โ†’Courtenay20 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŒIsland LinkIsland Express BusCourtenay โ†’Downtown Nanaimo Exchange97 kmDoes not carry bikes
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 0.5 km.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch โ†’Duncan46 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressDuncan โ†’Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria)54 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) to Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria), about 1.3 km.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit70 Swartz Bay / Downtownor the 72 Swartz Bay / Downtown (via Saanichton)Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) โ†’Swartz Bay (North Saanich)29 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesSwartz Bay โ€“ Southern Gulf IslandsSwartz Bay (North Saanich) โ†’Lyall Harbour (Saturna Island)36 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Lyall Harbour (Saturna Island).
Route facts last checked October 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: Saturna Island to Hornby Island (best: ferry + bus + SkyTrain)

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 Saturna Island: Brentwood Bay (best: ferry) · Port Renfrew (best: ferry + bus) · Grand Forks (best: ferry + bus + SkyTrain) · Whitehorse, YT (best: ferry + bus + SkyTrain)

Check out BC Bike Stops in Hornby Island and Saturna Island