BC Ferries
The Secrets to Shipbuilding
Whenever Josh Yeung builds a replica model of a BC Ferries vessel, attention to detail is always top of mind, from the shape of the ship right down to the placement of...
Under the Sea
On a warm, sunny day last October, a crowd of about 40 people of all ages lined the wooden dock at Armours Beach in Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast, hands clasping buckets...
Creative Inspirations
With routes traversing some of the most beautiful waters in North America, sailing with BC Ferries isn’t just about getting from here to there, it’s about...
World-Class Service
On a sunny day, the outer deck of the Spirit of British Columbia is packed with tourists, snapping selfies and taking photos of the pristine BC coastline. It’s an...
Women on the Water
Most memorable moment on the job: for Susan Sharp, it was the day she looked out her “office” window to see humpback whales in all directions. For Nadine Fraser, it...
Whale-Watching
Grey Notable Features A hump and a few bumps in place of a dorsal fin; two blowholes (that can create a heart-shaped blow). Behaviour Greys forage on the seabed and swim...
At the Helm
Mark Collins remembers, as a boy, making trips to the grocery store with his mother after winter ice had blocked ferry service to Newfoundland for weeks on end. Without...
Interview with Jodi Gaudet, Chief Engineer
When did you join BC Ferries? I joined BC Ferries in 1994 as a casual catering attendant on the northern routes while attending university during the winter months. I...
Connecting Canadians
Dan Brown recalls the crisp morning he and his wife encountered a storybook-like scene while exploring the outdoors near their home in Duncan, BC. It was during a cold...
Energy Savings With SeaForward
A recent pilot project has reduced the Queen of Oak Bay’s ship services energy consumption by the equivalent of 30 sailings from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay. Energy...