Travel advisory: Anticipated Adverse Weather Conditions - Tuesday, November 19 to Wednesday, November 20 View ×

Reposted: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

We are actively following a rapidly intensifying storm that is expected to reach parts of British Columbia’s West Coast by Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The adverse weather conditions may impact travel through Wednesday, November 20.

Travellers are advised to check our Service Notices page prior to travel for any possible service disruptions.

The safety of our passengers and crew is of primary importance to us, and we will continue to monitor this weather system and share information as it becomes available. For further information regarding any weather warnings in place, please visit Environment Canada.

For the most up-to-date sailing and departure information, customers can follow our @BCFerries X Account, check Current Conditions or visit bcferries.com.

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Route

Texada Island (Blubber Bay) to Powell River (Westview)

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This is a non-bookable route. Fares are paid at the terminal at the time of travel.


Mondays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:00 am
 		6:40 am 40m

Non-stop

7:50 am
 		8:30 am 40m

Non-stop

9:20 am
 		10:00 am 40m

Non-stop

11:25 am
 		12:05 pm 40m

Non-stop

3:00 pm
 		3:40 pm 40m

Non-stop

5:05 pm
 		5:45 pm 40m

Non-stop

6:50 pm
 		7:30 pm 40m

Non-stop

8:35 pm
 		9:15 pm 40m

Non-stop

Tuesdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:00 am
 		6:40 am 40m

Non-stop

7:50 am
 		8:30 am 40m

Non-stop

9:20 am
 		10:00 am 40m

Non-stop

11:25 am
 		12:05 pm 40m

Non-stop

3:00 pm
 		3:40 pm 40m

Non-stop

5:05 pm
 		5:45 pm 40m

Non-stop

6:50 pm
 		7:30 pm 40m

Non-stop

8:35 pm
 		9:15 pm 40m

Non-stop

Wednesdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:00 am
 		6:40 am 40m

Except on Dec 25 & Jan 1

Non-stop

7:50 am
 		8:30 am 40m

Non-stop

9:20 am
 		10:00 am 40m

Non-stop

11:25 am
 		12:05 pm 40m

Non-stop

3:00 pm
 		3:40 pm 40m

No passengers permitted - DG Sailing only.

Dangerous goods only

Non-stop

5:05 pm
 		5:45 pm 40m

Non-stop

6:50 pm
 		7:30 pm 40m

Non-stop

8:35 pm
 		9:15 pm 40m

Non-stop

Thursdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:00 am
 		6:40 am 40m

Non-stop

7:50 am
 		8:30 am 40m

Non-stop

9:20 am
 		10:00 am 40m

Non-stop

11:25 am
 		12:05 pm 40m

Non-stop

3:00 pm
 		3:40 pm 40m

Non-stop

5:05 pm
 		5:45 pm 40m

Non-stop

6:50 pm
 		7:30 pm 40m

Non-stop

8:35 pm
 		9:15 pm 40m

Non-stop

Fridays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:00 am
 		6:40 am 40m

Non-stop

7:50 am
 		8:30 am 40m

Non-stop

9:20 am
 		10:00 am 40m

Non-stop

11:25 am
 		12:05 pm 40m

Non-stop

3:00 pm
 		3:40 pm 40m

Non-stop

5:05 pm
 		5:45 pm 40m

Non-stop

6:50 pm
 		7:30 pm 40m

Non-stop

8:35 pm
 		9:15 pm 40m

Non-stop

Saturdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:00 am
 		6:40 am 40m

Non-stop

7:50 am
 		8:30 am 40m

Non-stop

9:20 am
 		10:00 am 40m

Non-stop

11:25 am
 		12:05 pm 40m

Non-stop

3:30 pm
 		4:10 pm 40m

Non-stop

5:10 pm
 		5:50 pm 40m

Non-stop

7:25 pm
 		8:05 pm 40m

Non-stop

9:00 pm
 		9:40 pm 40m

Non-stop

Sundays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:00 am
 		6:40 am 40m

Non-stop

7:50 am
 		8:30 am 40m

Non-stop

9:20 am
 		10:00 am 40m

Non-stop

11:25 am
 		12:05 pm 40m

Non-stop

3:30 pm
 		4:10 pm 40m

Non-stop

5:10 pm
 		5:50 pm 40m

Non-stop

7:25 pm
 		8:05 pm 40m

Non-stop

9:00 pm
 		9:40 pm 40m

Non-stop



Printable version

Blubber Bay terminal is located at the north end of Texada Island. The terminal is a 10 minute drive from Van Anda, and a 20 minute drive from Gillies Bay.

Boarding is based on order of arrival at the terminal. Check-in and ticket sales close five minutes prior to the scheduled sailing for foot passengers and vehicles.

Comox (Little River) bound travellers: Reservations are required to hold space for your vehicle. This sailing is open to foot passengers.


Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

Last updated:  Nov 21, 2024.

Dangerous goods sailings

For Dangerous Cargo sailing information and to book Dangerous Cargo travel; contact 250-537-5313 at least 48 hours in advance of your intended travel. No passengers are permitted on sailings transporting Dangerous Cargo.

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Route

Powell River (Westview) to Texada Island (Blubber Bay)

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This is a non-bookable route. Fares are paid at the terminal at the time of travel.


Mondays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:50 am
 		7:30 am 40m

Non-stop

8:35 am
 		9:15 am 40m

Non-stop

10:20 am
 		11:00 am 40m

Non-stop

12:15 pm
 		12:55 pm 40m

Non-stop

3:45 pm
 		4:25 pm 40m

Non-stop

6:00 pm
 		6:40 pm 40m

Non-stop

7:40 pm
 		8:20 pm 40m

Non-stop

9:20 pm
 		10:00 pm 40m

Non-stop

Tuesdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:50 am
 		7:30 am 40m

Non-stop

8:35 am
 		9:15 am 40m

Non-stop

10:20 am
 		11:00 am 40m

Non-stop

12:15 pm
 		12:55 pm 40m

Non-stop

3:45 pm
 		4:25 pm 40m

Non-stop

6:00 pm
 		6:40 pm 40m

Non-stop

7:40 pm
 		8:20 pm 40m

Non-stop

9:20 pm
 		10:00 pm 40m

Non-stop

Wednesdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:50 am
 		7:30 am 40m

Except on Dec 25 & Jan 1

Non-stop

8:35 am
 		9:15 am 40m

Non-stop

10:10 am
 		10:50 am 40m

No passengers permitted - DG Sailing only.

Dangerous goods only

Non-stop

12:15 pm
 		12:55 pm 40m

Non-stop

3:45 pm
 		4:25 pm 40m

Non-stop

6:00 pm
 		6:40 pm 40m

Non-stop

7:40 pm
 		8:20 pm 40m

Non-stop

9:20 pm
 		10:00 pm 40m

Non-stop

Thursdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:50 am
 		7:30 am 40m

Non-stop

8:35 am
 		9:15 am 40m

Non-stop

10:20 am
 		11:00 am 40m

Non-stop

12:15 pm
 		12:55 pm 40m

Non-stop

3:45 pm
 		4:25 pm 40m

Non-stop

6:00 pm
 		6:40 pm 40m

Non-stop

7:40 pm
 		8:20 pm 40m

Non-stop

9:20 pm
 		10:00 pm 40m

Non-stop

Fridays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:50 am
 		7:30 am 40m

Non-stop

8:35 am
 		9:15 am 40m

Non-stop

10:20 am
 		11:00 am 40m

Non-stop

12:15 pm
 		12:55 pm 40m

Non-stop

3:45 pm
 		4:25 pm 40m

Non-stop

6:00 pm
 		6:40 pm 40m

Non-stop

7:40 pm
 		8:20 pm 40m

Non-stop

9:20 pm
 		10:00 pm 40m

Non-stop

Saturdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:50 am
 		7:30 am 40m

Non-stop

8:35 am
 		9:15 am 40m

Non-stop

10:20 am
 		11:00 am 40m

Non-stop

12:15 pm
 		12:55 pm 40m

Non-stop

4:15 pm
 		4:55 pm 40m

Non-stop

6:40 pm
 		7:20 pm 40m

Non-stop

8:15 pm
 		8:55 pm 40m

Non-stop

9:45 pm
 		10:25 pm 40m

Non-stop

Sundays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:50 am
 		7:30 am 40m

Non-stop

8:35 am
 		9:15 am 40m

Non-stop

10:20 am
 		11:00 am 40m

Non-stop

12:15 pm
 		12:55 pm 40m

Non-stop

4:15 pm
 		4:55 pm 40m

Non-stop

6:40 pm
 		7:20 pm 40m

Non-stop

8:15 pm
 		8:55 pm 40m

Non-stop

9:45 pm
 		10:25 pm 40m

Non-stop



Printable version

Westview terminal is located in downtown Powell River and can be accessed by vehicle towards the end of Courtenay Street. The terminal is a 30 minute drive north of Saltery Bay. Sailings departing from Westview terminal provide service to Little River (Comox) on Vancouver Island and Blubber Bay (Texada Island).

Check-in times

For travel to Comox (Little River) with a reservation – Arrive at the terminal 30 to 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. Your booking will not be honoured and travel will be based on your order of arrival at the terminal if you arrive before booking check-in has opened, or after booking check-in has closed.

  • Booking check-in for foot passenger groups and vehicles opens 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
  • Booking check-in for foot passenger groups and vehicles closes 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

For travel without a reservation or on a non-bookable route – Travel is based on your order of arrival at the terminal. 

  • Ticket sales and check-in close 5 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing departure for foot passengers and vehicles.

Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

Last updated:  Nov 21, 2024.

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