It's a beautiful journey aboard a Washington State Ferry as your car ferry sails from Anacortes through the San Juan Islands to Sidney, B.C. on Vancouver Island. Visitors can enjoy Butchart Gardens, with its hundreds of trees and masses of colorful flowers and shrubs. Take double decker buses on a sight-seeing trip from downtown Victoria. Sidney is just 17 miles from Victoria, a one-of-a-kind city, capital of British Columbia and a blend of English and Canadian architecture, flavor and charm. This 2-3 hour cruise provides beautiful scenery, picture opportunities and views of island living.
Service between Anacortes and Sidney B.C. is not available during the Winter 2012 sailing schedule (Jan. 1-March 24). Service will resume March 25, 2012.
WSF Recommends making Vehicle Reservations
If you are traveling by vehicle between Anacortes and Sidney, B.C. or from the San Juan Islands to or from Sidney, B.C., you may make a reservation with us: online or by phone. A non-refundable deposit, applied to your American Express, Discover, Mastercard or Visa, is taken to confirm your reservation and is applied to your fare.The remainder of your fare will need to be paid when you arrive at the terminal. You should receive an email confirmation of your reservation after making an online reservation or within 5 days by mail for phone reservations.
Identification Is A Requirement
Changes as of June 2009
Citizens of the United States and Canada will need one of the following to enter or depart the United States by sea.
Passport, Enhanced Driver’s License and Nexus Cards are accepted for entrance into Canada for travelers 16 years or older. Travelers entering the US, 16 years of age and older, are required to present a valid Passport, Passport Card, or the Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) to meet the requirements for proof of citizenship.
Department of Licensing
Children Traveling to Canada
U.S. and Canadian citizens who are 15 years old or younger will still be allowed to travel with just a copy of their birth certificate, as will teens between the ages of 16-18 if they are a part of an adult supervised school, religious, cultural or athletic group.
If both birth parents are not traveling, you must have written authorization from the parent(s) along with a telephone number where they can be reached to verify the authorization or proof of custody. Failure to provide such evidence may make you inadmissible to enter Canada.
Travel Options to Victoria
Transit Options to Victoria
BC Transit #72-Mon-Fri
BC Transit #72 - Saturday
BC Transit #72 - Sunday
The stop closest to the terminal is the one labeled “Fifth at Weiler”.
People heading to Victoria should be instructed to cross the street, as the bus stop on the terminal side is for BC Ferries bound traffic (i.e. Vancouver). Cost per ride is $2.50 for adults, and $1.65 for seniors and youth.
Helpful information
For ferry routes to Victoria, we have a page which provides links to Other Ferry Services in the Pacific Northwest. Passengers on the Anacortes/Sidney, B.C. route or San Juan Islands/Sidney, B.C. route will be crossing international boundaries and will be subject to either United States and/or Canadian Customs Service and Immigration inspection.
Need More Information
For further information on crossing the US/Canadian Border, please visit the CDP Web site for more detail.
If You’ve Ever Had A Felony
Persons with a felony may be denied entrance into Canada. If you have been convicted of a crime in the United States it may be considered a felony in Canada. A driving while intoxicated conviction (D.W.I) is considered a felony in Canada.
What do I need to bring my pet across the border?
Information on importing domestic dogs and cats is accessible from the "Animals" section of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Web site at the following URL:
Frequently Asked Questions on the Importation of Domestic Dogs:
http://inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/imp/petani/canine.shtml
Importations of Domestic Cats
http://inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/imp/petani/feline.shtml
If you have other questions, we suggest that you contact the Canadian Border Service for assistance. You can access the Border Services line by calling 204-983-3500 (long-distance charges will apply). If you call during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday, except holidays), you can speak directly to an agent by pressing “0” at any time.
What is required for U.S. Permanent Residents?
A Permanent Resident or a holder of the immigration “green card” needs to present a valid card at the border.
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