BC Ferries has cancelled several morning and early afternoon sailings on the Horseshoe Bay–Departure Bay route because of high winds.
The following sailings will not run Thursday, Dec. 18:
- 10:55 a.m. departing Departure Bay
- 11:05 a.m. departing Horseshoe Bay
- 1:20 p.m. departing Departure Bay
- 1:25 p.m. departing Horseshoe Bay
“Other sailings on this route are expected to proceed as scheduled, starting with the 4 p.m. departures from Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay,” said BC Ferries in a travel notice. “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. In the case of a cancellation, we will refund your fees and/or fares.”
Ferries are still running today between Tsawwassen and Duke Point.
Environment Canada has issued a gale warning in the Salish Sea north and south of Nanaimo, with winds near 75 km/h expected.
