Winds and rain are forcing the cancellation of some BC Ferries sailings between Nanaimo and Vancouver on Friday, Nov. 6.
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Incoming severe weather cancels some Nanaimo-Vancouver ferries
Nov 5, 2026 | 6:39 PM
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NANAIMO — Strong winds and anticipated high waves from the first of multiple fall storms expected through the region this weekend are already impacting area travel.
BC Ferries announced their Friday, Nov. 6, 6:15 a.m. and 8:40 a.m. departures from Nanaimo’s Departure Bay are cancelled, along with the corresponding return sailings from Vancouver.
As of 6:20 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, the 10:55 a.m. and 1:20 p.m. sailings from Departure Bay are at risk of cancellation.
Also, the 5:15 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. departures from Nanaimo’s Duke Point and Tsawwassen are cancelled, with the 10:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. sailings at risk of cancellation.
