Tsawwassen is BC Ferries departure point to Victoria (Swartz Bay) and south Nanaimo (Duke Point). Allow at least an hour from downtown Vancouver to Tsawwassen. Reservations are now available on major routes for about $17.00 and are recommended during the summer--especially on a long weekend (wait times can be as long as 3-4 hours without one). Please note that BC Ferries does not accept Direct Payment- cash and credit card only.