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BC Ferries Implements Travel Advisory and Prepares for Major Fall Changes

With the Queen of Surrey out for refit, BC Ferries braces for a busy weekend while planning reservation-only travel and terminal upgrades for the fall.

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Photo: Jarryd Jäger, Western Standard
B.C. Ferries' Horseshoe Bay terminal in Vancouver is one of its busiest, serving destinations including Nanaimo, Bowen Island and the Sunshine Coast.
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Overview

  • BC Ferries has issued a travel advisory for the Horseshoe Bay–Departure Bay route from May 2 to 5, anticipating high demand on Friday and Sunday.
  • The Queen of Surrey remains out of service for its annual refit until May 6, reducing capacity on the route during peak travel times.
  • Two additional sailings were added on May 1 to help manage demand, with passengers urged to pre-book and arrive early to secure spots.
  • Starting this fall, all vehicle travel from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay will require reservations, eliminating drive-up fare options in that direction.
  • Planned fall construction at Horseshoe Bay will reduce vehicle deck space by 25%, with digital twin technology being developed to optimize traffic flow.