SeaBus

SeaBus, Coast Mountain Bus Company’s ferry system, was the first of its kind in the world. Designed and built in British Columbia, two SeaBus vessels — Burrard Otter and Burrard Beaver — were launched in 1977.

This efficient service makes more than 45,000 crossings a year. Operated by a crew of four, SeaBus travels at a cruising speed of 11.5 knots, crossing the harbour’s 1.75 nautical miles in 12 minutes. In 90 seconds, 400 SeaBus passengers can exit and another 400 can board. Within three minutes, SeaBus is on its way again. more service information

SeaBus links Vancouver and North Vancouver terminals. Each SeaBus is a double-ended catamaran with aluminium construction, offering high manoeuvrability and excellent stability.

Total SeaBus boardings are approximately five million per year, including daily commuters and tourists who enjoy the scenic views of the Coast Mountains, city skylines, and busy inner harbour. To date, SeaBus has carried more than 94 million passengers. During the fall, winter and spring, SeaBus carries 17,000 passengers on an average weekday. During the summer, the weekday average climbs to more than 21,000.

SeaBus boasts 99.99 per cent service reliability, a record unparalleled in North America.

SeaBus is wheelchair and scooter accessible. Bicycles may also be boarded.