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Descanso Bay will be delayed as a result.
We will keep you informed as more information becomes available. As soon as the incident is resolved, the vessel will resume service.

#BCFAlert: Nanaimo Harbour - Gabriola Island (Descanso Bay)
Issued: 11:17 am
Both vessels on our Nanaimo Harbour – Descanso Bay (Gabriola) route are currently holding in dock due to a medical emergency at Nanaimo Harbour. The 11:15 am sailings from Nanaimo Harbour and...

to be and apologize for any inconvenience you may experience as a result of this sailing delay. Our crew is doing everything they can to get us back on schedule.

since been resolved.
We expect the 7:55 am departing Westview, the 9:55 am departing Little River, and the 12:00 pm departing Westview sailings to also be delayed. Please check Current Conditions if you are looking to travel with us today.
We know you have important places...

#BCFAlert: Comox (Little River) - Powell River (Westview)
Issued: 6:32 am
Customers travelling on the 6:00 am sailing on our Little River (Comox) to Westview (Powell River) route should continue to expect a 31 minute delay due to crewing challenges earlier today that have...

information on the project, including community engagement efforts that helped shape the plan, is available at http://www.bcferriesprojects.ca/heriot-bay-whaletown-tp.

of this work. Your support allowed our teams to carry out the project safely and efficiently, and we are pleased to have delivered terminal improvements to support the introduction of an Island Class vessel, which will enhance service on this route for years to come.
Further...

complete and regular ferry service will resume with the 7:55 am departure from Whaletown on Monday morning.
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our neighbours and the broader community for their patience, cooperation, and understanding throughout the course...

#BCFAlert: Cortes Island (Whaletown) - Quadra Island (Heriot Bay)
Issued: March 1, 2026
Terminal Upgrades Complete
Heriot Bay (Quadra Island)
and Whaletown (Cortes Island)
May 2025 – March 2026
We are pleased to confirm that the Heriot Bay and Whaletown terminal upgrades are...

11:00 am.
We know you have important places to be and apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced as a result of this mechanical issue.

#BCFAlert: Vancouver (Tsawwassen) - Victoria (Swartz Bay)
Issued: 10:15 am
The public address mechanical issue with our vessel on the Tsawwassen (Vancouver) - Swartz Bay (Victoria) route has been repaired. The next scheduled sailing will depart from Tsawwassen terminal at...

cancellations.
Reserved customers and those checked-in at the terminal who are impacted by this cancelled sailing can find information about our compensation policy here. Receipts must be provided for compensation consideration.

we can fit you on an alternate sailing later today, or if your booking must be cancelled. In the case of a cancellation, we will refund your fees and/or fares.
We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience you may experience as a result of these...

Cancelled Sailings:
7:00 am departing Tsawwassen
9:00 am departing Swartz Bay
Other sailings on this route are expected to proceed as scheduled.
If you have a booking on one of these cancelled sailings, you will hear from our Customer Service Centre who will let you know if...

#BCFAlert: Vancouver (Tsawwassen) - Victoria (Swartz Bay)
Issued: 7:49 am
Due to a mechanical difficulty with the vessel’s public address and alarm systems, some sailings between Tsawwassen (Vancouver) – Swartz Bay (Victoria) today, Sunday, March 1 have been cancelled....

to berth congestion earlier in the day. We expect the vessel to arrive in Shearwater at 8:15 am.
If you have a reservation on an upcoming sailing today, please arrive during the check-in window noted in your booking confirmation email to maintain your reserved status.

#BCFAlert: Port Hardy (Bear Cove) - Mid Coast - Prince Rupert including Discovery Coast Connector
Issued: 7:33 am
The 4:45 am sailing on our McLoughlin Bay (Bella Bella) - Shearwater - Ocean Falls route departed 2 hours and 15 minutes behind schedule from McLoughlin Bay due...

result of this cancellation.
For customers who have checked-in at the terminal, click here for information about our compensation policy. Receipts must be provided for compensation consideration.

cancelled.
Cancelled Sailings:
6:20 am departing Descanso Bay
Other sailings on this route are expected to proceed as scheduled, starting with the 8:10 am departure from Descanso Bay.
We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience you may experience as a...

#BCFAlert: Nanaimo Harbour - Gabriola Island (Descanso Bay)
Issued: 6:37 am
Due to a mechanical difficulty with the vessel’s navigation system, the following sailing between Descanso Bay (Gabriola Island) – Nanaimo Harbour (Nanaimo) today, Sunday, March 1, has been...

to fix the elevator(s) and will provide updates as soon as they become available.

limited to stairs only.
Customers travelling in vehicles who require elevator access to the passenger decks will be given the option to travel at a later time.
We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience you may experience as a result. Our team is working...

#BCFAlert: Vancouver (Tsawwassen) - Nanaimo (Duke Point or Departure Bay)
Issued: 3:45 pm
The aft elevator on the 3:15 pm sailing from Tsawwassen (Vancouver) to Duke Point (Nanaimo) is currently out of service and access between the lower vehicle deck and passenger decks are...

from Little River.
We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience you may experience as a result of these cancellations.

passengers safely without the federally required number of crew members.
Cancelled Sailings Saturday, February 28:
6:00 am departing Little River
7:55 am departing Westview
Other sailings on this route are expected to proceed as scheduled, starting with the 9:55 am departure...

#BCFAlert: Comox (Little River) - Powell River (Westview)
Re-Issued: 5:52 am
Due to unanticipated crew absences, the following sailings on our Little River (Comox) to Westview (Powell River) route must be cancelled today, Saturday, February 28, as we are unable to transport...

years to come.

throughout the course of this work. Your support allowed our teams to carry out the project safely and efficiently, and we are pleased to have delivered terminal improvements to support the introduction of an Island Class vessel, which will enhance service on this route for...

www.bcferriesprojects.ca/heriot-bay-whaletown-tp. Customers are encouraged to subscribe on this page for ongoing project updates.
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our neighbours and the broader community for their patience, cooperation, and understanding...

directions to the loading area off Sutil Point Road on Cortes Island, and adjacent to the Heriot Bay terminal on Quadra Island.
Further information on the project, including community engagement efforts that helped shape the plan, is available at...