10/19/2026
There’s been a lot of discussion about the ferry system and the challenges of sold out crossings. Understandably, people are booking trips “just in case” so they are able to make appointments, etc. when they need to. However, there are reservations that aren’t being used and most are not being cancelled ahead of time.
🛳 What does that mean?
Over the past week (after the breakdowns) there has only been one crossing that has been full when the boat sailed despite many of the crossings showing as sold out online.
🛳 Why does that matter?
☑️ Other community members who may have appointments and commitments on the mainland are unable to get a ticket and are potentially cancelling or rescheduling.
☑️ When the Village is advocating for a replacement vessel and extended service the stats on the crossings do not show full vessels and it makes it more challenging to show the need.
🛳 What can I do?
☑️ If you need to travel, by all means, book your tickets. But if you know you’re not going to travel, please cancel that ticket in advance.
☑️ If you’re on the standby list - show up anyway. Left behinds are counted in the stats that are submitted to the province monthly and show how many trips are busy.
🛳 But it's just one car…
Most last minute cancellations are passenger vehicles, not commercial trucks, particularly during the refit period. For example: Monday, October 19, there were 15 cars that did not show up for the 7:30 am ferry; that crossing did not leave full.
👏 Thank you to everyone for working together to try and make the next five weeks as workable as possible.
~~Bonnie
