Ferry Service

Go south on Highway 23 from Revelstoke.  Thirty minutes later you will arrive at the Shelter Bay ferry terminal on Arrow Lakes.  The inland ferries operate under private contract with the BC Ministry of Transportation.

The ferry is free and leaves on the hour from Shelter Bay (going) and on the half hour from Galena Bay (returning). During the summer, there are 2 ferries running which increases the frequency dramatically.  For a detailed ferry schedule for Shelter Bay - Galena Bay click here.  For information on the Needles cable ferry click here.

Generally speaking there are no wait times during non prime times. However, ferry line ups during summer months especially on long weekends are common. The ferries are part of the heritage of Arrow Lakes. Remember when you are on the ferry you are on vacation!