BC Ferries cancels sailings between Duke Point and Tsawwassen because of high winds 

BC Ferries has cancelled sailings between Tsawwassen and Duke Point today because of high winds. 

The following sailings were cancelled for October 24: 

  • 10:15 a.m. departing Tsawwassen 
  • 10:15 a.m. departing Duke Point 
  • 12:45 p.m. departing Tsawwassen 
  • 12:45 p.m. departing Duke Point 

“If you have a booking on one of these cancelled sailings, you will hear from our customer service centre to let you know if we can fit you on an alternate sailing later today, or if your booking must be cancelled,” BC Ferries said in a notice on its website. “In the case of a cancellation, we will refund your fees and/or fares.” 

The company said additional sailings could be cancelled if weather conditions do not improve. 

Environment Canada has issued a gale warning for the Salish Sea, which includes the ferry route. Winds are expected to ease around midnight and pick up again Saturday morning. 

More information on routes, cancellations and conditions is available at BC Ferries’ website. Nanaimo (Departure Bay) – Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) Status | BC Ferries 

Tyler Hay
Tyler Hay
Tyler has been back and forth between Vancouver Island and Alberta during his career in journalism. He first joined Vista Radio in Lethbridge, Alberta after working as an editor in Ladysmith and Parksville. Now he is back on the Island to settle and is based out of Nanaimo writing about local politics. When not writing, he is busy sailing, riding motorcycles and fixing things in his shop.

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