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Denman trustees raise cross-island ferry traffic concerns

Denman’s Local Trust Committee asked staff to write to transportation officials about a direct ferry route between Vancouver Island and Hornby Island.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2023-12-07 · compiled 2026-10-09

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Denman’s Local Trust Committee asked staff to write to transportation officials and other named representatives about examining a ferry from Vancouver Island to Hornby Island that would not cross Denman. ^[1]

The request followed a presentation to the committee about through traffic from the cross-island ferry system. The minutes say the presenter outlined concerns about the existing system and asked trustees to support a direct sailing. ^[1]

At the October 3 meeting, public comments also raised concerns about speeding, congestion and safety on Denman’s ferry-traffic roads. ^[1]

The minutes record the committee’s request to staff, not a change to ferry service. ^[1]

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