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Ferry from Salt Spring back to Victoria?

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Ferry from Salt Spring back to Victoria?

(I've also posted this question on the SSI forum, which doesn't seem very active, so cross-posting it here, too) We're visiting Victoria for a few days, which will include a stay on Salt Spring Island from June 14-16, (with a car). This means leaving Salt Spring on a Sunday. In retrospect, this might not have been good planning on our part, as I'm now hearing that there are long lines for the Sunday ferry going back to Swartz Bay. What can we expect in mid-June? Should we plan to arrive in plenty of time (1-2 hours??) to catch the ferry @ 9:50 am, and then be prepared to wait for 1-2 other ferries before we actually get a spot. Or, is it better to try for a later ferry? Please let me know if you have experience catching the Sunday ferry. Thanks!

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1. Re: Ferry from Salt Spring back to Victoria?

There really isn't any way to know. At least you aren't departing on a Saturday! That one for sure, can involve a sailing wait, because of the market.

Given that your trip is in mid June, I think you should be okay. Kids are still in school, so that helps a lot.

Are you aware that you can also get the ferry from Vesuvius? It goes to Crofton, further up the Island. It would give you a longer drive, but you would see more of the Island. That is, if you haven't been up Island already!

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2. Re: Ferry from Salt Spring back to Victoria?

I usually get there 45 -60 minutes before departure, and have never missed a sailing. I've left at various times on a Sunday, and would say the later ferries are busier as weekenders leave later in the afternoon after a full day on the island.

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JOan123 - Thank you for the info about the other ferry location. I'll definitely look into that option. Does the Vesuvius ferry tend to be less busy than

Fulford Harbour?

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4. Re: Ferry from Salt Spring back to Victoria?

The Vesuvius ferry is busiest weekday mornings & afternoons with commuters from Vancouver Island.

Still it's not a large boat and I've had to wait even in the middle of the week.

Are you aware of the real time ferry info on the BC Ferry website?

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5. Re: Ferry from Salt Spring back to Victoria?

SamSalman - thank you - I wasn't aware of this real-time info.

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