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Service notice - Sailing Cancellations - Training Drills and Regulatory Inspections - Friday, February 20, 2026

Posted:   Saturday, February 14, 2026

Issued: Saturday, February 14, 2026

 

Sailing Cancellations
Training Drills & Regulatory Inspections
Nanaimo Harbour - Descanso Bay (Gabriola Island)
Friday, February 20, 2026

 

Due to required regulatory inspections alongside training drills, one round-trip sailing on our Nanaimo Harbour – Descanso Bay route will be cancelled on Friday, February 20, 2026:

Cancelled Sailings – February 20, 2026
1:10 pm departing Nanaimo Harbour
1:45 pm departing Descanso Bay

During this time, the second vessel on this route will continue to sail as scheduled. Regular service is expected outside of these cancellations, and the schedule for this route can be found here.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we complete these important drills and inspections.

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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