Swartz Bay Ferry Parking

Parking at the Swartz Bay BC Ferries terminal is managed by Robbins Parking and offers both short-term and long-term options for ferry travellers. Conveniently located near the terminal, these lots provide flexible payment methods, mobile payment options, and clear parking guidance to help make your journey smoother. Review rates, payment details, and parking information below before your trip.

Location Details

Swartz Bay

Long Term- Lot 294
Short Term- Lot 295

11300 Patricia Bay Highway, Sidney

Parking Rates

Lot 295 – Closest to the ferry terminal

Prices:

$1.00 per 30 minutes
$28.00 per 24 hours (maximum 10 days)

Payment Methods

Lot 295 – Closest to the ferry terminal

Purchase your parking and display your receipt on your dash.

Coin and Credit Card Machines

Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Visa and Mastercard Debit, Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Debit NOT accepted.

Lot 294 – Behind the Short Term Lot.

Prices:

$8.00 for 6 hours
$18.00 for 24 hours (maximum 16 days)

Payment Methods

Meter – Pay by Stall
Note payment – at yellow meter
Coins and Credit Card Machines

Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Visa and Mastercard Debit, Google Pay and Apple Pay.

If you purchase your parking with a Credit Card, you have the option to activate “Text to Extend.”

  • Once the transaction has been finished, you will be asked to enter your telephone number.
  • 20 minutes before your parking expires, you will be texted to extend.
  • You must extend before your time expires.
  • You will not be able to extend after your time expires — you will not receive text confirmation if this occurs.
  • If your time has already expired, please use HONK Mobile to pay for a new parking session.

We offer monthly parking (subject to availability). There is a minimum sign-up of 2 months and we need at least 5 business days to set this up.

For more information, see here.

Debit NOT accepted.

If you purchase your parking with a Credit Card at a meter, you have the option to activate “Text to Extend” at the time of purchase.

  • Once the transaction has been finished, you will be asked to enter your telephone number.
  • 20 minutes before your parking expires, you will be texted to extend.
  • You must extend before your time expires.
  • You will not be able to extend after your time expires — you will not receive text confirmation if this occurs.
  • If your time has already expired, please use HONK Mobile to pay for a new parking session.

  • Limited to 5 minutes.
  • Please do not leave your vehicle unattended.
  • Please do not pick up passengers in this location, unless the person you are picking up has mobility problems.

HONK MOBILE

You can download the app from your app store or go to the website.

Zone 294 – Long Term Parking
Zone 295 – Short Term Parking

  • Find zone
  • Select time frame
  • Enter license plate
  • Enter payment details (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Visa Debit or PayPal)
  • Complete parking
  • You will receive a message from HONK near your expiry time

You can download the app from your app store or go to the website.

Location Number 76294 – Long Term Parking
Location Number 76295 – Short Term Parking

  • Enter location number
  • Enter vehicle
  • Add parking duration
  • Enter card details
  • Confirm parking

Located in the short-term parking area.
Please purchase parking at the long-term meter using stall “999”, or purchase via HONK Mobile with your license plate.
Please display a valid accessible parking permit.

If you park in the designated motorcycle parking area, there is no charge for parking.

Items of Note

Purchase your parking before leaving your vehicle in the lot.

LONG TERM- If purchasing through the meter, double check your stall number.

SHORT TERM- if you purchase through the meter, ensure you display your receipt.

Ensure you pay for the correct area- Short Term (closest section to the terminal)/ Long Term (behind the Short Term area, stalls are numbered).

Ensure you leave plenty of time between parking and the ferry departing.