The Problem: A Highway That Just Stops
Imagine a highway that simply stops 500 meters before the exit. That is the reality of Ferry Hill.
For pedestrians and cyclists, the “road” to the terminal disappears into a dangerous, crumbling shoulder. Every day, our children, seniors, and commuters are forced to gamble with traffic just to reach the ferry and back home again. This isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s a safety wall that creates a physical barrier to access.
The Current Reality
In March 2024, terminal upgrades were “indefinitely canceled.” Residents have become so desperate for safety measures that they resorted to self-installing delineators in December 2025. This proves one thing: The community cannot wait for “process” any longer.
We are done waiting for internal assessments that never come. GTS is taking action to bypass the bureaucratic bottleneck:
- Commissioning the Design: GTS is funding an independent, engineer-approved design for a protected multi-use pathway.
- Delivering a Plan: By handing the RDN and MoTI a “shovel-ready” plan, we remove the technical excuses for delay.
- Securing the Commitment: Our goal is to lock this project into the RDN’s 2026 Work Plan.
Join the Fight
We aren’t asking for a luxury path. We are asking for a safe shoulder to walk on. We need your voice to tell the RDN that this is a priority.
CBC Ferry Hill Dividers Story
Gabriola’s Ferry Hill was featured by CBC after an unknown person put up dividers in the middle of the night. You can find the CBC Story here.
Update:
After advocating with the Regional District of Nanaimo the RDN is including a pedestrian pathway in the 2026 work plan. A working group has been convened. More to follow.