Travel advisory: Busy weekend expected View ×

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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​ A new current conditions experience

We’re testing a new current conditions experience on select routes. This experience is currently available on bcferries.com and will be included on the mobile app at a later date.

  • We heard your feedback and we want to help you make more informed travel decisions
  • We're trialing the new design on a few select routes to improve usability, design and content

Select a terminal from the list below to view the new current conditions experience.

 

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Nanaimo (Duke Point)

Victoria (Swartz Bay)
 

 

Victoria (Swartz Bay)


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Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
 

 

Sunshine Coast (Langdale)


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Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay)

 
 

 

Nanaimo (Departure Bay)


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Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay)
 

 

Nanaimo (Duke Point)


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Vancouver (Tsawwassen)

 
 

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