Updated on: Thursday, January 29 at 1:49 pm
A vehicle incident took place on Highway 99 between Exit 3: Horseshoe Bay junction and Ansell Place. One lane is open in each direction using the northbound lanes. Customers may be affected and should plan travel accordingly.
For more information, please check DriveBC prior to travel.
For up-to-date sailing and departure information, check Current Conditions, follow @BCFerries on X or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.
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Newsroom
December 02, 2025
BC Ferries joins forces with provincial government to bring the best of BC on board
November 28, 2025
BC Ferries expands off-peak savings and applies routine tariff update to support affordability and long-term reliability
November 25, 2025
New Island Class ferries named by We Wai Kai and Wei Wai Kum First Nations
November 25, 2025
New Island Class ferries to carry names gifted by Snuneymuxw First Nation
November 04, 2025
BC Ferries, BC Transit and TransLink team up to offer complimentary travel for veterans this Remembrance Day
October 10, 2025
BC Ferries rolling out new tool to improve travel planning ahead of changes at Horseshoe Bay
September 16, 2025
BC Ferries wraps up record-breaking summer focused on reliability and customer experience
September 04, 2025
BC Ferries celebrates Island Class launch ceremony and upgrades at Heriot Bay terminal
Ferry tales
Ferry news & updates
Horseshoe Bay booking changes to include customer improvements
All customers travelling by vehicle, including motorcycles, from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo (Departure Bay) are required to book and pay in advance.
Proposal submitted to spread carbon tax savings
We submitted a proposal to the BC Ferries Commissioner to use savings from the elimination of the provincial carbon tax to help offset future fare pressures.
Investing locally to recycle
We’re recycling the Bowen Queen and Powell River Queen right here in BC, supporting local jobs and helping build marine recycling capacity in British Columbia.
New Island Class names
Two new Island Class vessels will carry names gifted by Snuneymuxw First Nation in the hul’q’umi’num’ language.
New Island Class names
Two new Island Class vessels will be named in the Kwak’wala language of the We Wai Kai and Wei Wai Kum Nations.