Summer, well at least a summer sailing schedule, will carry on through September for BC Ferries

Travellers aboard BC Ferries on the North Coast and Haida Gwaii
will have a few extra weeks of summer schedule Service this year
(Map from BC Ferries website)

Having had to operate on a reduced schedule for much of the summer owing to mechanical issues with the Northern Expedition, BC Ferries has announced that it will be carrying over the summer schedule through to September 30th to provide more travel opportunities for travellers and residents of the region.

The Ferry Corporation made the announcement today with this statement, issued earlier today.

As they explain it: BC Ferries’ summer schedule traditionally dedicates one ship to the Prince Rupert – Haida Gwaii route and one ship to the Port Hardy – Prince Rupert route. 

Earlier this summer, the Northern Expedition experienced a main engine failure and was temporarily out of service to undergo repairs. During that time, the Northern Adventure provided service to both routes. 

The summer schedule usually wraps up mid-September on the Prince Rupert – Haida Gwaii route. In recognition of the impact to the community of reduced availability at the beginning of the summer, BC Ferries is extending peak service levels this year on this route. 

The Northern Adventure served as the workhorse for the Northern fleet, operating on the more limited Winter schedule through until the August long weekend, with the Northern Expedition was returned to service.

You can book passage on any of the BC Ferries vessels through their website here.

You can review some of the past notes on ferry service on the North Coast from our archive page here.