Despite experiencing one of the most difficult years in recent history, BC Ferries is looking forward to the future on improving services to the communities along our expansive coastline. Charting the Course is an online survey to provide feedback and…
With two holiday long weekends back-to-back in the next two weeks, BC Ferries has revealed that another of its vessels needs urgent maintenance, taking away capacity from the popular Tsawwassen – Swartz Bay route. According to a press release from…
These past two months has been anything but normal for those taking BC Ferries — crew shortages, cancelled sailings, website outages and mechanical failures have impacted travel between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. And with the busy BC Day…
After 40-plus years, passengers traveling the Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay route will no longer get to savour sliced roast beef while sailing through Active Pass as BC Ferries has confirmed the Pacific Buffet has now permanently closed. Service in the Pacific Buffet…
Today, BC Ferries has announced a mobile app for customers to create and manage their travel while on the go, save their preferences, and stay up to date on sailing conditions. Customers with an existing account on the BC Ferries…
On Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020, BC Ferries will begin sailing again between Horseshoe Bay (pictured above) in West Vancouver and Departure Bay in Nanaimo with only four trips per day. Service was suspended on April 3rd, 2020 citing decreased demand.…
In response to reduced demand due to the COVID-19 outbreak, BC Ferries has announced further reductions to sailings, including closure of some terminals. Sailings between Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver and Departure Bay in Nanaimo are cancelled until further notice,…
In response to the requirement for self-isolation during the COVID-19 outbreak, BC Ferries is allowing passengers to remain in their vehicles on the enclosed lower decks of their larger vessels on routes between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island. Transport Canada…
With some of BC Ferries’ older vessels reaching the end of their life, the company is looking for input on the amenities and features for the next generation of vessels. BC Ferries is hosting both an online survey and in-person…
You can tell it’s fall. The days are a little shorter, the trees start changing colour and the adult salmon have returned to the rivers. The Little Qualicum Fish Hatchery in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island provides an excellent opportunity…