What is the Chemainus ferry schedule today?

On Thursday, October 15, 2026, Chemainus has 17 departures (Pacific Time): 9 to Penelakut (Kuper Island) (6:45 AM to 11:20 PM) and 8 to Thetis Island (Preedy) (6:45 AM to 11:20 PM). Times follow the published timetable; delays and cancellations show live on this page.

What time is the next ferry from Chemainus?

As of 9:00 AM Pacific Time on Thursday, October 15, 2026, the next departure from Chemainus is at 10:00 AM to Thetis Island (Preedy). The boards on this page refresh about every 30 seconds from AIS vessel positions matched to the published timetable.

What ferry routes depart from Chemainus?

Chemainus is served by crossings to Penelakut/Kuper Island, Thetis Island/Preedy. Each destination links to its route page with the full timetable.

Is there parking at Chemainus?

The operator does not publish a holding-lot figure for Chemainus in our data, so we do not guess at one. Plan for queues at peak sailings and check the terminal cameras on this page before you leave.

How do I know if my sailing from Chemainus is delayed or cancelled?

This page shows delays measured from AIS vessel positions against the published schedule, alongside the operator's own notices. In the FerryFetch app you can save your sailing and get a push alert when it slips or is cancelled, often before the operator posts the official notice.

Chemainus ferry terminal

Chemainus Ferry Terminal, Canada · BC Ferries · 9:00 AM PDT · Mainly clear · 12°C

Running, with a cancellation

At Chemainus, departures are running. 1 sailing to Thetis Island (Preedy) cancelled today. Next departure 10:00 AM to Penelakut (Kuper Island).

Wind 3 km/h S

Ferries from Chemainus

Penelakut (Kuper Island)
30 min · 9 sailings today
Departs in 1h
10:00 AM → 10:50 AM
Boat not announced yet
Later
- 12:30 PM
- 2:15 PM
- 4:10 PM
- 5:50 PM
Full schedule →Live map →
Thetis Island (Preedy)
50 min · 9 sailings today
1 cancelled
Departs in 1h
10:00 AM → 10:30 AM
Boat not announced yet
Later
- 2:15 PM
- 4:10 PM
- 5:50 PM
- 7:30 PM
Full schedule →Live map →

Today at Chemainus

All departures →

2left so far
1cancelled
15still to go

Left on timeLeft late, the line is the minutes late× CancelledStill to runNo deck spaceWind from the Open-Meteo forecast, gusts up to 15 km/h. Cancellations are the operator’s call.

Every departure from Chemainus today
6:45 AM to Penelakut (Kuper Island): ran, no delay we can state
10:00 AM to Penelakut (Kuper Island): still to run
12:30 PM to Penelakut (Kuper Island): still to run
2:15 PM to Penelakut (Kuper Island): still to run
4:10 PM to Penelakut (Kuper Island): still to run
5:50 PM to Penelakut (Kuper Island): still to run
7:30 PM to Penelakut (Kuper Island): still to run
9:40 PM to Penelakut (Kuper Island): still to run
11:20 PM to Penelakut (Kuper Island): still to run
6:45 AM to Thetis Island (Preedy): ran, no delay we can state
8:25 AM to Thetis Island (Preedy): cancelled
10:00 AM to Thetis Island (Preedy): still to run
2:15 PM to Thetis Island (Preedy): still to run
4:10 PM to Thetis Island (Preedy): still to run
5:50 PM to Thetis Island (Preedy): still to run
7:30 PM to Thetis Island (Preedy): still to run
9:40 PM to Thetis Island (Preedy): still to run
11:20 PM to Thetis Island (Preedy): still to run

Arriving at Chemainus

Live map →All arrivals →

No boat is on its way here right now. Next arrival 9:50 AM from Penelakut (Kuper Island), leaving there at 9:20 AM.

9:50 AM from Penelakut (Kuper Island)Pune'luxutthusually
11:30 AM from Thetis Island (Preedy)Pune'luxutthusually
11:30 AM from Penelakut (Kuper Island)Pune'luxutthusually

Weather

12°C

Mainly clear

Wind: 3km/h S
Gusts: 4km/h
Visibility: 14.8km
Chance of precipitation: 0%

Forecast for 9:00 AM from Open-Meteo. Cancellations are the operator’s call, not this forecast.

Terminal cameras

Frames come from the operator on its own refresh schedule. This is not a live feed.

Getting to the Chemainus terminal

Service notices

No active notice for Chemainus in the operator’s feed right now.

Chemainus ferry terminal FAQ

Ferries from Chemainus

Penelakut (Kuper Island)

30 min · 9 sailings today

Departs in 1h

10:00 AM → 10:50 AM

Boat not announced yet

Later

12:30 PM
2:15 PM
4:10 PM
5:50 PM

Full schedule →Live map →

Thetis Island (Preedy)

50 min · 9 sailings today

1 cancelled

Departs in 1h

10:00 AM → 10:30 AM

Boat not announced yet

Later

2:15 PM
4:10 PM
5:50 PM
7:30 PM

Full schedule →Live map →

Every departure from Chemainus today

6:45 AM to Penelakut (Kuper Island): ran, no delay we can state

10:00 AM to Penelakut (Kuper Island): still to run

12:30 PM to Penelakut (Kuper Island): still to run

2:15 PM to Penelakut (Kuper Island): still to run

4:10 PM to Penelakut (Kuper Island): still to run

5:50 PM to Penelakut (Kuper Island): still to run

7:30 PM to Penelakut (Kuper Island): still to run

9:40 PM to Penelakut (Kuper Island): still to run

11:20 PM to Penelakut (Kuper Island): still to run

6:45 AM to Thetis Island (Preedy): ran, no delay we can state

8:25 AM to Thetis Island (Preedy): cancelled

10:00 AM to Thetis Island (Preedy): still to run

2:15 PM to Thetis Island (Preedy): still to run

4:10 PM to Thetis Island (Preedy): still to run

5:50 PM to Thetis Island (Preedy): still to run

7:30 PM to Thetis Island (Preedy): still to run

9:40 PM to Thetis Island (Preedy): still to run

11:20 PM to Thetis Island (Preedy): still to run

Chemainus ferry terminal FAQ