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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BC Ferries General Records FOI request

You can submit a Freedom of Information request for corporate/general records (e.g. manuals, statistics or project details) to BC Ferries by completing and electronically submitting the form below. We will await payment of a $10 application fee before processing your request.

Please contact us at FOIPP@bcferries.com if you’d like to pay by credit card. Alternatively, you can mail a cheque or money order, payable to BC Ferries, to:

FOIPP Office
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.
Suite 500 – 1321 Blanshard Street
Victoria, BC V8W 0B7

Please be sure to note the subject matter and date of your request when you mail your payment.

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