Ferry travel is required to reach our wedding destination on Pender Island. Please check BC Ferries schedule close to September for up to date sailing times.

Arriving to the Ferry terminal at least one hour prior to the sailing time is highly recommended due to the proximity to the labour day holiday. This is a non reservable route. Smaller ships service the Gulf Islands including Pender Island, space is limited and the vessel can fill up quick, and may make multiple stops before arriving.

Travel from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Pender Island (Otter Bay):

The most frequent ferries to and from Pender Island depart from Vancouver Island at Swartz Bay terminal. Some sailings may be direct while other sailings may stop at other islands on route.

Sailing time vary as a result: 40m - 2h 30m

Travel between Victoria and Pender Island is a single fare

Travel From Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Pender Island (Otter Bay):

If travelling from Vancouver, there are limited sailings (2 a day) that arrive directly to Pender island. These limited sailings still require brief stops at other gulf islands. All other sailings require a Thru fare to Vancouver Island (Swartz Bay) before a second sailing to Pender Island.

Sailing times vary as a result: 2h 5m - 4hr 40m

Travel From Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Victoria (Swartz Bay):

If you are coming from the Mainland to Victoria Before the Wedding, Ferries run regularly, but due to the proximity of labour day weekend it is HIGHLY recommended to make a reservation in advance. Reservations require you to be at the terminal at least 30min before departure.

Sailing time: 1h 35m

Poets Cove Resort is a 25min Scenic West Coast Island Drive from the Ferry Terminal at Otter Bay. Chill out and live the Island life.

T&C

Wedding Day

2:00 PM

2:00 PM

Ceremony

Reception