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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Coastal Cafe

Choose from a wide variety of delicious menu items at our self-serve cafeteria-style restaurant, open throughout the day. Offering hearty breakfasts, burgers and entrées, fresh salads, delicious sandwiches and fresh pastries.

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Over 60% of the food we serve comes from right here in BC.

 

BC Ferries has partnered with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food through the Feed BC and Buy BC programs to strengthen local food systems and showcase BC-grown and processed foods in our food and retail outlets.

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Featured at Coastal Cafe

Grilled chicken breast served on a mixed green salad topped with fresh blueberries, dried cranberries, crumbled cheese, and toasted garlic bread.

NEW BC Blueberry Summer Salad

Fresh BC blueberries, feta, tender greens, sunflower seeds & sundried cranberries. Served with honey sherry vinaigrette & artisan bun. Taste summer in every bite.

White Spot On Board meal featuring a burger, a blueberry pie topped with whipped cream, and a Caesar salad.

NEW BC Summer Bundle

Our Legendary Deluxe Burger with your choice of fries, Caesar salad or The Spot’s salad, 473 ml fountain drink & our famous personal-sized fresh BC Blueberry Pie. Summer in one meal.

crepes on a plate with syrup, bananas, whipped cream and a bacon crumble

NEW! Banana Caramel Crêpes

Warm crêpes topped with banana and a bacon oat streusel, served with whipped cream and finished with a drizzle of sea-salt caramel. Comfort, sweetness and a little morning magic.

Coastal Cafe menu

Available for breakfast

Enjoy a selection of breakfast classics, pastries, fresh fruit and more.

Menu includes
  • Classic breakfasts with eggs, breakfast potatoes and your choice of ham, bacon or sausage
  • Eggs Benny
  • Breakfast Sandwiches
  • Belgian Waffles
  • Oatmeal
  • Yogurt
  • Fresh fruit
  • Assorted baked goods, including gluten-free options
Available for lunch and dinner
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White Spot burgers and entrées are featured for lunch and dinner selected ferries, see the list above for specific details.

With a selection of hot entrées and burgers, ready-mades, salads and tasty desserts, the Coastal Cafe is sure to have something to please everyone.

Menu includes
  • Beef, Chicken or Veggie Burgers
  • Salad with Steelhead or Grilled Chicken
  • Dippin’ Chicken Strips with Fries or Salad
  • West Coast Steelhead Burger
  • Gluten-free, pre-packaged Amy’s Bean and Rice Burrito
Available all day
Salads and snacks
  • Roasted Vegetable Kale Salad with Vegan Cashew Cheese
  • Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast
  • Quinoa Vegetable Salad with Chickpeas
  • Steelhead Cashew Salad with Fresh Oranges
  • California Roll Sushi
  • Hummus Cup
Baked goods
  • Apple Strudel, Blueberry Scone, Butter Tart
  • Gluten-free: Blueberry Muffin, Chocolate Almond Cookie, Chocolate Brownie

 

Beverages
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  • Coffee including Latte, Cappuccino, Espresso and Americano
  • Assortment of black and herbal teas
  • Simply® Juice
  • Proudly Serving Coca-Cola® Fountain Beverages
  • Monster Energy® Beverages
Menu subject to change without notice. Some offerings only available on select sailings.

Other amenities

Check your ferry for available amenities.
 
Smiling crew member serving pastries and coffee to passenger in Seawest Lounge.

Seawest Lounge

Relax and enjoy our quiet lounge with light snacks and freshly brewed Starbucks® coffee and tea.

Snack bar onboard BC Ferries serves light meals, coffee and tea.

Coast Cafe Express

Ready-made light snacks, pastries, and hot and cold beverages to enjoy on the go.

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