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BC Ferries Cancels Daytime Mainland–Vancouver Island Crossings During High Winds

A yellow wind warning from Environment Canada forecasts southeast gusts up to 90 km/h late Monday.

Overview

  • BC Ferries suspended all sailings on the TsawwassenSwartz Bay, Horseshoe BayNanaimo, and TsawwassenDuke Point routes from 10 a.m. to at least 5 p.m.
  • Service notices detailed cancellations on Departure BayHorseshoe Bay from 10:55 a.m. through the 6:20 p.m. departure and on Swartz BayTsawwassen through the 5 p.m. sailing.
  • Three sailings between Tsawwassen and the Southern Gulf Islands were also canceled as operators responded to deteriorating sea conditions.
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada’s warning covers Metro Vancouver, the Southern Gulf Islands, and the Sunshine Coast with strengthening southeast winds expected into the evening.
  • BC Ferries urged customers to check sailing status as crews monitor conditions, while Hullo flagged a possible midday disruption on its Nanaimo–Vancouver foot-passenger return.