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The shipping company BC Ferries
The Canadian shipping company BC Ferries – British ColumbiaFerry Services Inc. – exists since the year 1960. Its headquarters are located in Victoria, the capital of the province of British Columbia in Canada. Over the past decades, the company has succeeded in developing into the largest shipping company in North America. Today, more than 22 million passengers and eight million vehicles are transported annually from 50 terminals. Thanks to an extensive network of routes, ideal conditions for a round trip by car are guaranteed.
Corporate philosophy: the meeting of people and places
The Ferries of the BC Ferries shipping company vary greatly in size and range. While the Spirit of British Columbia offers space for up to 2,100 passengers and 470 vehicles, the Nimpkish has room for just 16 vehicles. Depending on the equipment, route and duration of the journey, Ferries can be equipped with or without cabins. The same applies to passages that invite passengers to go shopping during the crossing. Here you can buy women’s and men’s clothing, as well as cosmetics, jewelry and gift items. The gastronomic offer also differs from Ferry to Ferry. These include the self-service restaurant Coastal Cafe as well as the Pacific Buffet with its internationally inspired menu. Seawest Lounge, Coast Cafe Express, Sitka Café and Arbutus Coffee Bar promise a magnificent panoramic view of the coast, accompanied by a good cup of coffee, light snacks and delicious pastries. The shipping company does its utmost to offer passengers with limited mobility the greatest possible degree of accessibility. The large Ferries in particular have ramps, designated seating areas, elevators and easily accessible passenger and catering areas. Dogs are welcome on board, but must stay in the vehicles or in designated pet areas.
Major BC Ferries ferry routes
With its 39 Ferries, the company connects numerous towns and islands along the west coast of British Columbia. A total of 25 routes are on the timetable, including trips to Vancouver Island, the Southern Gulf Islands and along the Sunshine Coast. Spectacular highlights include the Inside Passage between Port Hardy and Prince Rupert and the Discovery Coast Passage from Port Hardy to Bella Coola.
Current BC Ferries ferry connections
These are the current ferry connections from BC Ferries:
| Route | Country of origin & country of destination | Number & Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry Departure Bay – Horseshoe Bay | CanadaCanada | 7 times a day 1 hour 40 minutes |
| Ferry Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay | CanadaCanada | 7 times a day 1 hour 40 minutes |
| Ferry Tsawwassen – Duke Point | CanadaCanada | 8 times a day 2 hours |
| Ferry Vancouver (Tsawwassen) – Victoria (Swartz Bay) | CanadaVancouver Island, Canada | up to 8 times a day 1 hour 35 minutes |
BC Ferries Destinations
You can reach these destinations with BC Ferries ferries: