Shaping the future look of our ferry terminals (updated May 16, 2018)
For details and draft concepts of the terminal development plans follow these links: Gabriola Island Terminal Development Plan Nanaimo Harbour Terminal…
Terminal Development Planning
On February 15th the Ferry Advisory Committee met with BC Ferries’ Terminal Development managers to discuss the planned renewal of the ferry…
Summer 2017 : an operational tale of woe
BC Ferries’ quarterly operations report for July-September 2017 reveals just how much the extra vehicle traffic on our ferry last summer…
BC Ferries reinstates weekend sailings from May 12 to October 7, also holiday weekends year-round.
In response of the FAC’s bid for reinstatement of the early afternoon weekend sailings at 1.50pm from Gabriola and 2.25pm from…
Extra weekend sailings are on the way ….
BC Ferries’ website this week revealed that the mid-afternoon sailings at weekends will return to the schedule for the busier weekends…
Province to start its review of BC Ferries in January
The much anticipated government review of BC Ferries is due to start in the new year, according to Transportation Minister Claire…
Traffic up, reliability down in Spring 2017 Quarterly Report
Every quarter, BC Ferries reports to the BC Ferry Commission on the performance of each route. The latest quarterly report (April…
Summer ferry challenges : how did they affect you?
This past summer was one of the busiest ever experienced on Route 19 between Nanaimo and Gabriola, and we know that…
Ferry fares – what next?
Just last week, our new Minister of Transportation pledged that the NDP’s election promises of a 15% reduction in fares on…
Ferry terminal parking Survey
The FAC would like to thank all who have responded to our online survey to determine public opinion on the need…