About
This is the primary BC Ferries terminal for vehicle and walk-on passenger service between the mainland and island destinations like Nanaimo and Bowen Island. Adjacent to the ferry docks, a one-hectare park provides a place to wait with washrooms, a playground, and picnic tables, while the pier is a good spot for watching the boats come and go.
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Scenic 1-hectare waterfront park
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Next to BC Ferries busiest terminal (7M passengers/year)
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Great ferry boat watching
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Gateway to Sunshine Coast and Bowen Island
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Beachcombing and picnicking
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Archaeological site - historic fishing village
Water & Swimming
Water Type
Inlet
Swimming
Not Allowed
Lifeguards
No
Best Suited For
The Crowd
- 👨👩👧Families
- 🔹Ferry Travelers
- 💑Couples
- 📷Photographers
- 🔹Food Lovers
- 🔹Casual Visitors
- 🔹Day Trippers
- 🐕Dog Walkers
The Occasion
- 🔹Family Playground Outing
- 🔹Waterfront Dining
- 🌇Sunset Watching
- 🔹Day Trip Starting Point
- 🔹Photography Outing
Beach Info
Size
1 hectares
Admission
Free
Amenities
Beach Rules
What to Bring & Insider Tips
Best Seasons
Location
Getting Here
6695 Nelson Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7W 2B2
🚇 Transit
Due to the absence of specific TransLink bus routes, visitors are advised to plan their journey to Horseshoe Bay using the TransLink trip planner. The nearest major public transit hub would likely involve a connection from a SkyTrain station such as Waterfront, or a SeaBus terminal, followed by a bus journey along Marine Drive.
🚗 Parking
Street parking is available in the vicinity of Horseshoe Bay. Parking can be very busy, especially during peak season and weekends; arriving early is recommended to secure a spot.