What port does Black Ball Ferry use?

Black Ball Ferry Line operates the M.V. Coho passenger and vehicle ferry linking Victoria, BC on Vancouver Island with Port Angeles, WA on the scenic Olympic Peninsula. It is the most direct ferry crossing between Victoria and the United States, with daily, year-round service provided.



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The 90-minute, 22.59 nautical mile (42 km) trip is a scenic journey through the Strait of Juan de Fuca. During the crossing, enjoy the ship's many amenities including the coffee shop, gift shop, duty free store, comfortable interior lounges, solarium and pet-friendly areas.

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Black Ball Ferry from Port Angeles Three times a day, the MV Coho sets sail from downtown Port Angeles on the Olympic Peninsula for a 90-minute trip to Victoria Harbour.

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Where do I go through Customs and Immigration? Departing from Port Angeles: You will go through Canada Customs after you disembark the ship in Victoria.

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On a clear day you can see the stunning city of Victoria, British Columbia from Port Angeles, Washington, gateway to Olympic National Park.

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The Swartz Bay ferry terminal, approximately 30km north of downtown Victoria, offers a point of entry from Tsawwassen (Vancouver and the Lower Mainland) and the Gulf Islands. The travel time from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay is 1 hour and 35 minutes and BC Ferries provides frequent travel times on this route.

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If you are traveling as a walk-on or bicycle passenger, please arrive at your departure terminal 30 minutes ahead of the sailing time. For Victoria Departures: The final call for ticket sales and check-in for walk-on and bicycle passengers is 15 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing departure.

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Before you Board: Tips for Ferry Travel Arrive at the terminal at least one hour before scheduled sailing time. Don't forget the proper ID. A passport or enhanced driver's license is required for passage between the U.S. and Canada.

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B.C. seniors 65 or older, possessing either a BC Gold Carecard or a valid BC Services Card, receive a 100% discount on passenger fares Monday to Thursday, excluding statutory holidays on all routes, except the northern routes.

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The simple answer is yes, you certainly can. I don't think many people know you can just walk across our international border between Canada and the USA. While on a family trip to Niagara Falls Ontario, we thought it would be fun to try walking over to Niagara Falls New York to see what that process is like.

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