Strong winds cancel BC Ferry sailings

It’s a gusty morning along the south coast and on Vancouver Island, with several wind warnings in effect.

BC Ferries has made a number of cancellations as well, and more are expected.

More than 80,000 people are currently without power in the province due to the weather.

For a full list of service notices from BC Ferries, check out this page – there are many cancelled and / or delayed due to the weather.

The Queen of Burnaby sailings from Powell River at 8:10 am is cancelled due to severe weather.

The Queen of Oak Bay sailings from Nanaimo (Departure Bay) at 8:30 is cancelled due to severe weather.

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Sailing between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen at 9:00 am is cancelled due to severe weather.

BC Ferries said all reservations fro Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay, Departure Bay- Horseshoe Bay/ Tsawwassen & Comox- Powell River will be automatically refunded.

The Queen of Capilano: Horseshoe Bay – Bowen Island is operating 20 mins behind schedule, while Quadra – Cortes Island the M.V Tachek is currently holding in dock due to severe weather.

Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay: 11:00am & 1:00pm sailing in both directions has been cancelled due to severe weather and high winds.

Check the BC Ferries website and their Twitter account to stay up-to-date as well.

Helijet flights are operating, but with some delays.

Mount Washington is currently closed due to the conditions: