BC Ferries announces service improvements for Denman-Hornby routes

infrastructure · 2023-06 · Route 21 and Route 22 ferry routes

BC Ferries announced planned changes affecting the Hornby–Denman and Denman–Buckley Bay routes: the Quinitsa is to operate on Route 22 in summer 2023, the Kahloke is to assist the Baynes Sound Connector on Route 21, and the Baynes Sound Connector is to be expanded to at least 70 cars in fiscal 2024 or 2025. The expansion is also expected to include electric power, with a new Island Class ferry planned for 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. 2. The Kahloke will move across to R. 21 (Denman-Buckley Bay) to assist the BSC through the peak season. 3. The BSC will be expanded to carry at least 70 cars either in fiscal year 2024 or 2025. 4. Part of the expansion will include a changeover to electric power on the BSC. 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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