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Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2026

Busy weekend expected

BC Day long weekend is the busiest weekend of the year for ferry travel on the coast. Our major routes between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island are expected to be at or near capacity for vehicles during peak times.

Be prepared for sailing waits if a booking has not been made in advance of travel. Depending on when you arrive, there may be limited or no space available for drive-up vehicles. Check Current Conditions before leaving for the terminal for the latest sailing and capacity information, and check Service Notices for operational updates.

If your plans are flexible, consider taking transit and travel as a foot passenger. Walk-on bookings are available on our major routes at no additional cost and are recommended to help secure your preferred sailing. BC Day long weekend travel tips can be found here.

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Commercial Travel Card

If you are a commercial customer or operator, you can apply for a Commercial Travel (CTC) account for a more convenient way to pay. Each card on your CTC account acts as a charge card, which can be used to make bookings online or by phone, or for standby travel at terminals. Invoices must be paid in full when due as per contractual agreement.

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CTC application form
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Commercial travel simplified
  • Get multiple cards, so all your drivers can have their own card and use the same master account
  • Pay for travel later with 30-day payment terms
  • Avoid late-payment interest charges with automatic payment withdrawals
  • Stay up-to-date with weekly invoices every Wednesday
Commercial Travel Card

CTCs can be used to pay for:

  • Commercial vehicle fares (registered 5,500 kg/GVW or 12,100 lbs)
  • Fares for buses (with authorized capacity of 16 or more passengers)
  • Dangerous goods fees
  • Hostling fees on applicable northern routes
If your business has other vehicles that don't qualify as commercial vehicles, you can apply for a Travel Card (TC) account and have it linked to your CTC account. Once linked, travel on both accounts will be included on your weekly CTC invoice.


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If you have questions about CTC accounts, or need additional cards, you can contact us at:
 
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BC Ferries Gift Certificates, available in $10, $25, $50 and $100 denominations and can be used toward ferry bookings, meals on board or shopping at Passages.

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