Gabriola Island Community Page
Welcome to Gabriola Island's Community Page!
This page is a space for community members and those that travel on the route to receive updates and information about ferry service on their route, and to offer suggestions, comments and questions to the BC Ferries team.
The input you provide will help us determine the topics that are of most interest to your community so we can bring answers, information, and themes for dialogue when we're in your community next.
This page will also be a resource hub for community event information, route-specific updates, reports and community stories.
Check back or subscribe using the link on the right to be informed of new items added to the page!
Welcome to Gabriola Island's Community Page!
This page is a space for community members and those that travel on the route to receive updates and information about ferry service on their route, and to offer suggestions, comments and questions to the BC Ferries team.
The input you provide will help us determine the topics that are of most interest to your community so we can bring answers, information, and themes for dialogue when we're in your community next.
This page will also be a resource hub for community event information, route-specific updates, reports and community stories.
Check back or subscribe using the link on the right to be informed of new items added to the page!
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Neighbourhood Check-in Fall 2023
8 months agoWe want to know what is important to you, and your community.
As we continue to work on building the connection between communities and BC Ferries, our goal is to create opportunities to collaborate and hold meaningful conversations. One of the ways we are doing this is through our community drop-in sessions. These sessions are a chance for us to hear directly from those who live, work and play in the communities we serve, and for community members to connect with us face-to-face.
We understand not everyone is able to attend the upcoming drop-in on Monday, September 18 between 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at the Gabriola Arts & Heritage Centre in person. Therefore, this page is available as another opportunity to provide us with your questions, comments, and topics that you would like to discuss. Leave your feedback below, or 'like' other community members' posts to help us shape our conversations.
Please note:
Thank you for participating. Please be aware we will not be responding to questions or posts left on this board directly. If you have specific questions and would like to speak with one of our team members, please send your question to engagement@bcferries.com
As a reminder. we are committed to providing a safe and respectful environment and one that allows everyone an equal opportunity to participate. Any disrespectful or abusive comments will be taken down. This website is moderated 24/7 by an expert global moderation team from Bang the Table.(External link)(External link) To learn more visit Moderation Policy.
robertbloodsworth@hotmail.com8 months agoFind a way to legally drop off a foot passenger to the assigned drop off area
0 comment0Gabriola8 months ago2 ferry service all day
Due to the higher demand for the ferry service I propose that both ferries run simultaneously throughout the day from 05:15-23:00. This would drastically help elevate congestion after 5pm when the service is reduced to a single ferry.
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Neighbourhood Check-in
8 months agoCLOSED: This ideas has concluded.We want to know what is important to you, and your community.
As we continue to work on building the connection between communities and BC Ferries, our goal is to create opportunities to collaborate and hold meaningful conversations. One of the ways we are doing this is through our community drop-in sessions. These sessions are a chance for us to hear directly from those who live, work and play in the communities we serve, and for community member to connect with us face-to-face.
As we understand not everyone is able to attend in person, this page is available as another opportunity to provide us with your questions, comments, and topics that you would like discussed. Leave your feedback below, or 'like' other community members' posts to help us shape our conversations.
To view some of the information we will be sharing at the community drop-in, please click here or visit the resource library on right hand side of the page.
Please note:
Thank you for participating. Please be aware we will not be responding to questions or posts left on this board directly. If you have specific questions and would like to speak with one of our team members, please send your question to engagement@bcferries.com
As a reminder. we are committed to providing a safe and respectful environment and one that allows everyone an equal opportunity to participate. Any disrespectful or abusive comments will be taken down. This website is moderated 24/7 by an expert global moderation team from Bang the Table.(External link)(External link) To learn more visit Moderation Policy.
RDSabout 1 year agoLive camera feeds on both sides
It would be great to be able to have live camera feeds at both terminals to understand if there's a chance I will actually get on the ferry or not. There is obviously the community operated cams on the Gabriola side (maybe they could be subsidized or supported by BC ferries?) Knowing that the tourist season is coming and traffic is going to increase, this would be really great for us "full-timers" that depend exclusively on the ferry for essential travel.
1 comment14Penscottabout 1 year agoLive local music the last Friday of every month on an appropriate section of the vessel
0 comment2kvabout 1 year agoElectrify the ferries!!!
0 comment1Marianna KNabout 1 year agoReinstate Early Morning Sailings 7 days a Week
First responders, paramedics, nurses working shift work unable to get to work due to eliminated early AM sailings
0 comment0DEabout 1 year agoNow that things are improving financially for BC Ferries, when will the terminal upgrades that where planned go ahead.
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Who's Listening
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Key Dates (click event title to learn more)
Documents
- 2024 BC Ferries Public Event Code of Conduct (514 KB) (pdf)
- Service Notice: Water Taxi Service January 2024 (109 KB) (PNG)
- Map: Water Taxi Locations (618 KB) (pdf)
- Gabriola Island Community Engagements Fall 2023 (405 KB) (png)
- How To: Stay informed - Twitter, BCF App & Service Notices (1.5 MB) (pdf)
- How To: Travel Assistance Program (TAP) and Medical Assured Loading (MAL) (1.36 MB) (pdf)
- Gabriola Boards Drop-in Session Engagement Boards (10.9 MB) (pdf)
- Gabriola Community Drop-in Invitiation (531 KB) (pdf)
- Director's Log January 2023 (616 KB) (pdf)
FAQs
- How do I stay informed of cancellations and delays on my route?
- What happens if my sailing is cancelled or service is disrupted?
- What are the Tidal Restrictions for Nanaimo Harbour?
- How can my organization apply for support for a community initiative?
- How do I apply to be a vendor with BC Ferries?
- Where can I find BC Ferries travel data and reports for my route?
Your Ferry Advisory Committee
Gabriola Island
Chair: Steve Earle - steven.earle@viu.ca
BC Ferries is fortunate to be able to work with 13 Ferry Advisory Committees (FAC) located in communities up and down the coast of British Columbia. These committees are typically made up of 8-12 volunteer members who represent the ferry-dependent communities we serve. Ferry Advisory Committees play a fundamental role in facilitating information sharing between communities and BC Ferries. The committees provide important advice and insight that helps inform day-to-day operations, terminal and vessel improvements, schedule changes, and other initiatives.
To view find out more or to apply, visit our Ferry Advisory Page