Should I reserve the 5:00 PM ferry from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay on this day?

Based on historical data for the 5:00 PM sailing from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Victoria (Swartz Bay), you can see how often this sailing fills up and decide if a reservation is necessary. Typically, peak times on weekends and holidays are more likely to require reservations.

Should I reserve the ferry on Canada Day?

Canada Day is typically a busy travel day for Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay. Based on historical data, many sailings fill up during holidays and long weekends. We recommend making a reservation to guarantee your spot, especially for mid-morning and afternoon sailings.

How full do ferries get on Canada Day?

Ferry capacity on Canada Day varies by sailing time and route. You can view historical data for specific sailings to see how often they've filled up on similar holidays and long weekends in the past.

Should I reserve the Tsawwassen to Swartz BayVancouver (Tsawwassen) to Victoria (Swartz Bay) on Canada Day?

What route?
What date?
What sailing?
Wed Jul 1, 2026 is on a long weekend
- Canada Day on Wed Jul 1, 2026
- The ferries are typically much busier on long weekends
Last Wednesday the 5:00 PM ferry:
- Filled at 4:30 PM
Here's what happened in the last six weeks:
- Wed Feb 25, 2026 - Full at 4:30 PM
- Wed Feb 18, 2026 - Full at 4:15 PM Long weekend
- Wed Feb 11, 2026 - Full at 4:15 PM
- Wed Feb 4, 2026 - Full at 4:45 PM
- Wed Jan 28, 2026 - Full at 4:30 PM
- Wed Jan 21, 2026 - Full at 3:30 PM
When you're ready, make your reservation:
- BC Ferries' reservation page

Should I reserve the Tsawwassen to Swartz BayVancouver (Tsawwassen) to Victoria (Swartz Bay) on Canada Day?

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