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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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Media travel request

Looking to showcase the beauty of travel in coastal BC, or feature a coastal community? When capacity allows, we may be able to accommodate a limited number of media travel requests, for travel journalists, bloggers, photographers, or influencers creating content related to travelling via BC Ferries throughout coastal British Columbia.

Preference will be given to those who:

  • Reach out well (14+ business days) in advance of travel
  • Can travel on off-peak sailings (Monday – Thursday)
  • Are looking to travel in off-peak season (Late Fall, Winter, Early Spring)
  • Specialize in telling travel and lifestyle stories
  • Can provide rights on images or video for usage

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BC Ferries’ community and social investment program gives back to the coastal communities we serve, supporting environmental education, health and sport, and vibrant communities. 

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