Listen Live

BC Ferries cancels multiple Vancouver Island to mainland sailings

BC Ferries has cancelled multiple sailings between Vancouver Island and the mainland this afternoon amid adverse weather conditions.

Sailings between Duke Point and Tsawwassen have been cancelled between 3:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m.

Boats heading to and from Departure Bay have also been cancelled from 3:20 p.m. until 10:10 p.m.

The 3:25 p.m. sailing from Little River in Comox and the 5:15 p.m. from Powell River have been cancelled. BC Ferries says the 7:10 p.m. from Little River will still run.

A breakdown of cancellations follows:

Duke Point to Tsawassen:

  • 3:15 p.m. departing Tsawwassen 
  • 3:15 p.m. departing Duke Point
  • 5:45 p.m. departing Tsawwassen 
  • 5:45 p.m. departing Duke Point
  • 8:15 p.m. departing Tsawwassen 
  • 8:15 p.m. departing Duke Point
  • 10:45 p.m. departing Tsawwassen 
  • 10:45 p.m. departing Duke Point

Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay:

  • 3:20 p.m. departing Departure Bay
  • 3:45 p.m. departing Horseshoe Bay 
  • 5:55 p.m. departing Departure Bay
  • 6:35 p.m. departing Horseshoe Bay
  • 8:45 p.m. departing Departure Bay
  • 10:10 p.m. departing Horseshoe Bay 

BC Ferries says customers with bookings and/or fees will be contacted for refunds. They add crew and passenger safety is their biggest concern and apologize for any inconvenience.

Continue Reading

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Heavy smoke expected across B.C. as wildfire season rages on

British Columbia wildfire officials say late-season heat waves and heavy smoke are signalling a longer and more challenging wildfire season extending into the fall.

No critical injuries after incident with B.C. Wildfire Service helicopter

Officials said there were no critical injuries after a B.C. Wildfire Service helicopter made a “forced landing” near Pemberton late Wednesday morning. 

Union, industry leaders push for Canadian-built ferries as summit wraps

The head of a union representing close to 5,000 ferry workers in British Columbia says he is optimistic about the future of shipbuilding in the province after attending this week’s “Made in Canada” summit.

Smoke and heat blanket B.C. as late-summer heat records fall

Smoke and high temperatures are settling over large parts of British Columbia, just a week after the last record-breaking heat wave.

B.C. public service worker’s union plans to expand strike

Over 2,000 British Columbia public service workers chanted and marched on picket lines today demanding wages increases and fair access to telework.
- Advertisement -