<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>The Vancouver Traveler &#187; BC-Ferries</title> <atom:link href="http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com/tag/bc-ferries/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com</link> <description>Discouver the beautiful Vancouver area.</description> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:00:52 +0000</lastBuildDate> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1</generator> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item> <title>Easter Weekend and BC Ferries</title> <link>http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com/2008/03/easter-weekend-and-bc-ferries/</link> <comments>http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com/2008/03/easter-weekend-and-bc-ferries/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:10:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Travel Tips - General Information]]></category> <category><![CDATA[BC-Ferries]]></category> <category><![CDATA[British-Columbia]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Transportation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vancouver]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com/easter-weekend-and-bc-ferries/</guid> <description><![CDATA[With Easter Weekend quickly approaching, people need to start planning now, if they are planning on using BC Ferries to go to the island or up to the Sunshine Coast. With this very busy time, BC Ferries strongly recommend that people make reservations in order to make sure there trips are successful. According to the BC Ferries website, the following dates will require reservations; 18 March, 9am to 6pm Tsawwassen; 19 March, 11am to 8pm Swartz Bay, All Day Tsawwassen; 20 March, 1pm to 6pm Swartz Bay, 2pm to 8pm Tsawwassen; 21 March, 7am to 10pm Swartz Bay, 7am to 4pm Tsawwassen; 24 March, 3pm [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com">The Vancouver Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="left"><a href="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/59/files/2008/03/pic-sobc_04-06-22-070.jpg" title="BC Ferries"><img src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/59/files/2008/03/pic-sobc_04-06-22-070.jpg" alt="BC Ferries" align="right" border="0" height="194" width="290" /></a>With Easter Weekend quickly approaching, people need to start planning now, if they are planning on using BC Ferries to go to the island or up to the Sunshine Coast. With this very busy time, <em>BC Ferries</em> strongly recommend that people make reservations in order to make sure there trips are successful.</p> <p>According to the <em>BC Ferries</em> website, the following dates will require reservations;</p> <ul> <li><em>1</em><em>8 March</em>, 9am to 6pm Tsawwassen;</li> <li><em>19 March</em>, 11am to 8pm Swartz Bay, All Day Tsawwassen;</li> <li><em>20 March,</em> 1pm to 6pm Swartz Bay, 2pm to 8pm Tsawwassen;</li> <li><em>21 March</em>, 7am to 10pm Swartz Bay, 7am to 4pm Tsawwassen;</li> <li><em>24 March</em>, 3pm to 7pm Tsawwassen</li> </ul> <p><u>Reservations can be made by;</u></p> <p>Call tool &#8211; free in North America <strong>1.888.223.3779</strong><br /> Rogers or Telus Mobility Networks punch <strong>*223</strong><br /> Outside North America call <strong>1.250.386.3431</strong><br /> Via Email, contact BC Ferries at <a href="mailto:bcferries.reservations@bcferries.com">bcferries.reservations@bcferries.com</a></p> <p>For more information be sure to visit their website at <a href="http://www.bcferries.com">www.bcferries.com</a></p> <p align="left">Photo Credit: BC Ferries Website</p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com">The Vancouver Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com/2008/03/easter-weekend-and-bc-ferries/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>BC Ferries</title> <link>http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com/2007/12/bc-ferries/</link> <comments>http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com/2007/12/bc-ferries/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:00:37 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Getting Around - Local Transportation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Scenic & Short Trips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel Tips - General Information]]></category> <category><![CDATA[B5media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[BC-Ferries]]></category> <category><![CDATA[British-Columbia]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Getting-Around]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sunshine-Coast]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vancouver]]></category> <category><![CDATA[vancouver-island]]></category> <category><![CDATA[West-Coast-Living]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com/bc-ferries/</guid> <description><![CDATA[BC Ferries as two mainland ferry terminals, Tsawwassen and Horseshoe Bay, which provide transportation to Vancouver Island, the Gulf Island and the Sunshine Coast. Tsawwassen is approximately 45 minutes from downtown Vancouver and Horseshoe Bay takes about the same amount of tim, but is north of Vancouver. Schedules are always changing depending on the season, and some routes can get extremely busy, especially during the summer months. Ferries usually run every 1 to 2 hours depending on the route. For current schedule information and fares it is best to check out their web site at www.bcferries.bc.ca I highly recommend making reservations on the more popular [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com">The Vancouver Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/59/files/2007/12/bcferries.jpg" title="BC Ferries"><img src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/59/files/2007/12/bcferries.jpg" title="BC Ferries" alt="BC Ferries" align="right" border="0" height="156" width="251" /></a><strong>BC Ferries</strong> as two mainland ferry terminals, <em>Tsawwassen</em> and <em>Horseshoe Bay</em>, which provide transportation to Vancouver Island, the Gulf Island and the Sunshine Coast.</p> <p>Tsawwassen is approximately 45 minutes from downtown Vancouver and Horseshoe Bay takes about the same amount of tim, but is north of Vancouver.</p> <p>Schedules are always changing depending on the season, and some routes can get extremely busy, especially during the summer months.</p> <p>Ferries usually run every 1 to 2 hours depending on the route.<br /> For current schedule information and fares it is best to check out their web site at <a href="http://www.bcferries.bc.ca" target="_blank"><em>www.bcferries.bc.ca</em></a></p> <p><a href="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/59/files/2007/12/bcferries_saltspring.jpg" title="Ferries"><img src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/59/files/2007/12/bcferries_saltspring.jpg" title="Ferries" alt="Ferries" align="left" border="0" height="202" width="236" /></a>I highly recommend making reservations on the more popular routes during the summer months, especially on long weekends. It costs a bit more, but is well worth it!<br /> I have spend many hours in long, hot line-ups wishing I had done the same. It is not uncommon to have to wait one or two sailing to catch your ferry during during these busy times.</p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com">The Vancouver Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com/2007/12/bc-ferries/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>BC Ferries Winter Schedule</title> <link>http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com/2007/11/bc-ferries-winter-schedule/</link> <comments>http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com/2007/11/bc-ferries-winter-schedule/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:09:43 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Travel Tips - General Information]]></category> <category><![CDATA[B5media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[BC-Ferries]]></category> <category><![CDATA[British-Columbia]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Getting-Around]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tourism]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vancouver]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com/bc-ferries-winter-schedule/</guid> <description><![CDATA[The current schedule in effect Oct 10 2007 &#8211; 19 December 2007  Tsawwassen &#8211; Swartz Bay       Leave Tsawwassen Leave Swartz Bay 7:00 am Daily 7:00 am Daily 9:00 am Daily 9:00 am Daily 11:00 am Daily 11:00 am Daily 1:00 pm Daily 12:00 pm Sun Only 2:00 pm Sun Only 1:00 pm Daily 3:00 pm Daily 3:00 pm Daily 5:00 pm Daily 4:00 pm Fri &#38; Sun Only 16 Nov   6:00 pm Fri &#38; Sun Only 16 Nov    5:00 pm Daily 7:00 pm Daily 7:00 pm Daily 9:00 pm Daily 9:00 pm Daily For more information concerning ferry schedules, be sure to visit the BC Ferries Web Site Post from: The Vancouver Traveler <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com">The Vancouver Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The current schedule in effect Oct 10 2007 &#8211; 19 December 2007 <br /> <table style="text-align: center"> <tr> <td style="text-align: center"><font-size="6"><span style="font-weight: bold" class="Apple-style-span">Tsawwassen &#8211; Swartz Bay      </span></font-size="6"></td> </tr> </table> <table style="text-align: left"> <tr> <td style="text-align: left"><span style="font-weight: bold" class="Apple-style-span">Leave Tsawwassen</span></td> <td style="text-align: left"><span style="font-weight: bold" class="Apple-style-span">Leave Swartz Bay</span><span style="white-space: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">7:00 am Daily</td> <td style="text-align: left">7:00 am Daily</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">9:00 am Daily</td> <td style="text-align: left">9:00 am Daily</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">11:00 am Daily</td> <td style="text-align: left">11:00 am Daily</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">1:00 pm Daily</td> <td style="text-align: left">12:00 pm Sun Only</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">2:00 pm Sun Only</td> <td style="text-align: left">1:00 pm Daily</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">3:00 pm Daily</td> <td style="text-align: left">3:00 pm Daily</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">5:00 pm Daily</td> <td style="text-align: left">4:00 pm Fri &amp; Sun Only 16 Nov  </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">6:00 pm Fri &amp; Sun Only 16 Nov   </td> <td style="text-align: left">5:00 pm Daily</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">7:00 pm Daily</td> <td style="text-align: left">7:00 pm Daily</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">9:00 pm Daily</td> <td style="text-align: left">9:00 pm Daily</td> </tr> </table> <p style="text-align: left">For more information concerning ferry schedules, be sure to visit the <a href="http:://www.bcferries.com">BC Ferries</a> Web Site</p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com">The Vancouver Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com/2007/11/bc-ferries-winter-schedule/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>