BC Ferries prepares for busiest long weekend of year

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“The peak periods are particularly on Thursday, Friday and Monday and routes between metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.”

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Kim suggested motorists without reservations travel during off-peak periods.

She stated savings for foot passengers and vehicle passengers apply during the summer for select non-peak sailings between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island in an effort to more evenly distribute congestion.

Motorists travelling from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay are reminded they must book and pay in advance as part of traffic management requirements for ongoing terminal work.

BC Ferries expects to eclipse its record passenger numbers from last summer when 10.3 million passengers and 4.1 million vehicles were transported.

The company is operating its full fleet during the summer season, limiting flexibility to respond to unexpected disruptions or spikes in demand.

Implemented two weeks earlier than normal on June 11 due to the FIFA World Cup, BC Ferries accelerated its enhanced summer schedule, involving 1,800 extra sailings between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

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