BC Ferries to Improve Island Ferry Service by 2026

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

BC Ferries agreed to several planned changes for the Hornby-Denman and Denman-Buckley Bay routes: the Quinitsa is to operate on Route 22 in summer 2023, the Kahloke is to assist Route 21 during peak season, the Baynes Sound Connector is to be expanded, and a new Island Class ferry is planned for Route 22 in 2026. The expansion is also expected to include conversion of the Baynes Sound Connector to electric power.

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Sources

• “I speak for many Denman residents in thanking BCF for responding to our necessity for better ferry service this summer. Service has improved.” — The Islands Grapevine – September 7th, 2023 (September 7th, 2023)
• “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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