BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal is very busy on Friday, with West Vancouver police warning people to stay away if they can.
Police said that Highway 1 approaching Horseshoe Bay is heavily backed up due to Whistler traffic, along with ferry traffic.
They are advising anyone without a vehicle reservation on BC Ferries that they will not be sailing on Friday and they will be turned around.
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Please let traffic controllers know if you have a reservation upon arrival. If you don’t have a reservation, you may be turned away at the vehicle booth.https://t.co/yUMYNBUrqm ^cg
— BC Ferries (@BCFerries) April 18, 2025
BC Ferries says travellers should let traffic controllers know if they have a reservation as they may be turned away otherwise.
On Thursday, the organization encouraged customers to plan ahead, particularly those travelling on the busy Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay-Langdale routes, and warned that customers without reservations should expect “very limited” standby availability during peak travel days.
Thursday and Friday heading to Vancouver Island and Sunday and Monday returning to the mainland are considered peak travel days.
“We know people are travelling this long weekend to visit family, support local businesses, and enjoy all that this beautiful province has to offer,” Melanie Lucia, vice-president of customer experience at BC Ferries, said in a statement on Thursday.
“British Columbians rely on the ferry system, and we’re doing everything we can to keep them moving. With a little extra planning, there are still ways to travel smoothly and stay connected to the places and people that matter.”
More to come…