BC Ferries to Improve Island Ferry Service by 2026

infrastructure · 2023-06-01 · Hornby-Denman ferry routes

BC Ferries announced plans to improve ferry service for Hornby and Denman Islands, including operating the Quinitsa on Route 22 in summer 2023, moving the Kahloke to Route 21 to assist the BSC during peak season, expanding the BSC to carry at least 70 cars by 2024 or 2025, converting part of the BSC expansion to electric power, and placing a new Island Class ferry on Route 22 in 2026.

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• “BC Ferries has agreed to the following changes... 1. The Quinitsa will be operational on R. 22 (Hornby-Denman) the summer of 2023... 5. A new Island Class ferry will be placed on R. 22 in 2026.” — The Islands Grapevine – September 8th, 2022 (September 8th, 2022)

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