BC Ferries today announced a five-week vehicle fare discount promotion on selected sailings on all ferry routes starting November 16.

Between November 16 and December 19,  standard vehicle fares will be 50% of the regular price, with vehicle fares for Experience Card users reduced by about 20%. The reduced vehicle fares will be available on Mondays to Thursdays and Saturdays. Regular fares will apply on Fridays and Sundays.

For Gabriolans, this means that a round-trip vehicle fare on discounted sailings will cost $13.25, down from the regular vehicle fare of $26.45. Experience Card users will pay $13.25 instead of $16.90. Reduced fares will be available on sailings leaving Nanaimo at the following times:

Normal passenger fares will apply during this promotion.

The 50% discount on vehicle fares will also be available on specified sailings to and from the mainland from Departure Bay and Duke Point. Full details can be found on the BC Ferries website