NANAIMO — Strong winds and anticipated high waves from the first of multiple fall storms expected through the region this weekend are already impacting area travel.
BC Ferries announced their Friday, Nov. 6, 6:15 a.m. and 8:40 a.m. departures from Nanaimo’s Departure Bay are cancelled, along with the corresponding return sailings from Vancouver.
As of 6:20 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, the 10:55 a.m. and 1:20 p.m. sailings from Departure Bay are at risk of cancellation.
Also, the 5:15 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. departures from Nanaimo’s Duke Point and Tsawwassen are cancelled, with the 10:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. sailings at risk of cancellation.
BC Ferries said they would contact affected customers to find alternative sailings, and they are monitoring weather conditions as they evolve.
Environment Canada is calling for part of an atmospheric river system to bring up to 120 millimetres of rain to parts of Vancouver Island starting Thursday evening and into Friday afternoon, with weather warnings in place for much of the area, including a wind warning for Oceanside.
More information is here at the BC Ferries website, on social media, or by calling 1-888-223-3779.
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