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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Baynes Sound Connector

The Baynes Sound Connector’s regular route is between Vancouver Island (Buckley Bay) and Denman Island (Denman Island West)

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Coastal Celebration

The Coastal Celebration’s regular route is between Vancouver (Tsawwassen) and Victoria (Swartz Bay).

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Island G̲wawis

The Island Gwawis' regular route is between Gabriola Island (Descanso Bay) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour).

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Island Kwigwis

The Island Kwigwis' regular route is between Gabriola Island (Descanso Bay) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour).

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Island K’ulut’a

The Island K'ulut'a's regular route is between Campbell River and Quadra Island (Quathiaski Cove).

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Island Nagalis

The Island Nagalis' regular route is between Campbell River and Quadra Island (Quathiaski Cove).

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Klitsa

The Klitsa’s regular route is between Brentwood Bay and Mill Bay.

BC Ferry sailing in the Sunshine Coast

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Malaspina Sky

The Malaspina Sky’s regular route is between the Sunshine Coast (Earls Cove) and Powell River (Saltery Bay).

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