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Welcome to the Otter Bay Terminal Project Page
Otter Bay terminal on Pender Island plays a vital role in connecting the Southern Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. It supports essential travel for residents, visitors, goods, and services, and is a key part of the region’s transportation network.
As part of BC Ferries’ ongoing commitment to safe, reliable, and efficient ferry service, we are planning necessary upgrades to aging infrastructure at Otter Bay terminal. These improvements will help extend the life of the terminal, improve operational efficiency, and support the future needs of the communities we serve.
Planning for this work is underway, and this page will be home for updates on project timelines, scope and any potential service impacts.
Stay informed by subscribing on this page to receive these updates and for opportunities to be a part of the conversation.
Welcome to the Otter Bay Terminal Project Page
Otter Bay terminal on Pender Island plays a vital role in connecting the Southern Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. It supports essential travel for residents, visitors, goods, and services, and is a key part of the region’s transportation network.
As part of BC Ferries’ ongoing commitment to safe, reliable, and efficient ferry service, we are planning necessary upgrades to aging infrastructure at Otter Bay terminal. These improvements will help extend the life of the terminal, improve operational efficiency, and support the future needs of the communities we serve.
Planning for this work is underway, and this page will be home for updates on project timelines, scope and any potential service impacts.
Stay informed by subscribing on this page to receive these updates and for opportunities to be a part of the conversation.
We’re investing in necessary infrastructure upgrades at Otter Bay terminal to maintain safe and reliable ferry service into the future. Construction scheduled for early 2026 will require a five-day full berth closure.
Join us at a drop-in open house at Pender Islands Community Hall (4418 Bedwell Harbour Road) on Tuesday, September 16, 4:30 – 6:00 pm to help inform our plans for:
Sailing cancellations and berth closure days
Mitigating the impact of construction on your travel
Ensuring effective communication before and during the service disruptions
To participate in-person, please RSVP through this form.
Do you have any accessibility requirements we can accommodate that would help you participate fully? If so, please let us know by emailing engagement@bcferries.com.
Online engagement is open August 20 - September 18, 2025.
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Page last updated: 08 Sep 2025, 11:26 AM
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Timeline
Project Planning and Introduction
Otter Bay Terminal Project has finished this stage
2024 - August 2025
Commercial Users Engagement and Feedback
Otter Bay Terminal Project has finished this stage
Targeted engagement through information sessions and one-on-one conversations
May - June 2025
Request for Proposal Process Begins
Otter Bay Terminal Project has finished this stage
Request for proposals posted for project related work
July - August 2025
In Person Community Information Session
Otter Bay Terminal Project is currently at this stage
Information session to provide an update on project plans and what to expect during project work
