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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Canoe Cafe

A cafeteria-style restaurant featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner where you can enjoy a glass of beer or wine with your meal. Available on select sailings between Port Hardy (Bear Cove) and Prince Rupert.
 

Breakfast


Enjoy a selection of breakfast classics, light pastries, fresh fruit and more.
 
  • Waffles
  • Oatmeal
  • Cereal with milk
  • Eggs (scrambled and fried)
  • Eggs Benny
  • Hashbrowns
  • Sausage
  • Bacon
  • Ham
  • Fruit salad

Baked Goods

A variety of baked goods, including gluten-free options


Lunch/Dinner


Choose from a selection of entrées and burgers or grab a ready-made sandwich, salad or dessert.
 
  • Beef burgers
  • Chicken burgers
  • Grilled chicken Caesar salad
  • Spaghetti meatball marinara
  • Baked salmon Caesar salad
  • Chicken strips
  • Seafood pot pie

Salads, sandwiches and sushi

  • Variety of ready-to-go salads
  • Variety of ready-to-go sandwiches & sushi

Baked Goods

A variety of baked goods, including gluten-free options


Menu subject to change without notice.

Beverages


  • Specialty coffees including cappuccino, latte, espresso and Americano
  • Black and herbal teas
  • Assorted juices
  • Oatmilk
  • Fountain pop

Beer and wine

  • Molson Canadian
  • Budweiser
  • Kokanee
  • Labatt Blue
  • Labatt Lucky
  • Gillnetter Golden Ale*
  • Flagship Pale Ale*
  • BC Growers cider selection
  • BC VQA pinot noir
  • BC VQA merlot
  • BC VQA pinot blanc
  • BC VQA chardonnay
* Wheelhouse Brewing, Prince Rupert

Menu subject to change without notice.

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