Small terminal. If you want to eat at the seasonal privately run Cove restaurant then arrive early enough to sit down and eat, then return to your vehicle beside the restaurant in the lanes. Otherwise takeout is an option. Or ferry food once aboard. Note that the cafeteria on the ferry heading to Sultry Bay is very minimal. Loading was efficient though the loading staff directed us to a narrow upper deck that was difficult to exit the vehicle or navigate the slender corridor between the railing and cars and mirrors sticking out. I left my walker behind. I have a handicap sticker clearly displayed on the rear view mirror so it seems the loading person doesn't take a handicapped sticker into consideration. I'm sure there are older folks not handicapped significantly that would also need to avoid the narrow ramped parking "shelf". Next time I'll let the gate person know of my need to access the elevator. Still, I'm not sure why he put us up that narrow deck when it's an suv regardless of a handicapped driver but direct the small sedans to the main decks. Then again everyone is practically driving an SUV these days. So, communication is key. Anyway you don't pay if going to Salrty Bay which I guess is local knowledge but the gate staff said nothing. Seems BC Ferry Staff give you as little info as possible and signage is typically poor in these smaller terminals. There is a small foot passenger booth/waiting area, probably appreciated in the winter. The views are scenic and the trip is of a moderate in length. I'm sure there are older ferry staff try their best. read more
