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Service notice - Vehicle Length Restrictions - July 15 to December, 2025

Posted:   Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Reposted: Thursday, September 25, 2025

Vehicle Length Restrictions
Heriot Bay (Quadra Island) – Whaletown (Cortes Island)
July 15 to December, 2025

As part of the ongoing project work at Heriot Bay terminal, a temporary trestle will be in place to support ferry traffic between July 15 and December, 2025.

To ensure safe operation and allow vehicles to safely navigate the turn on the trestle, a maximum combined length of 53 feet for vehicles towing trailers will be enforced. There is no change to the existing maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 39,500 kg.

During this period, over-length and over-wide vehicles will be required to follow our standard approval process. Contact us to seek clarification. We will update this Service Notice if there are any changes to the restrictions.

To learn more about the terminal work underway in preparation for the Island Class vessel entering service in summer 2026, please visit: www.bcferriesprojects.ca/heriot-bay-whaletown-tp. You can stay informed by subscribing to the project’s monthly newsletter.

Thank you to our customers and neighbours for your patience as we complete this required work.

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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