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The Heriot Bay and Whaletown terminals play a critical role in connecting the Quadra Island and Cortes Island communities. The marine infrastructures at both terminals are nearing the end of their service life. As populations on both islands grow, we want to ensure the terminals remain safe and easy to access for all members of the public.
Upcoming terminal upgrades are focused on replacing marine terminal infrastructure to accommodate new, higher capacity Island class vessels, expected to help reduce roadway congestion to create safer, easier access to the terminals for vehicles and walk-on passengers.
The Heriot Bay and Whaletown terminals play a critical role in connecting the Quadra Island and Cortes Island communities. The marine infrastructures at both terminals are nearing the end of their service life. As populations on both islands grow, we want to ensure the terminals remain safe and easy to access for all members of the public.
Upcoming terminal upgrades are focused on replacing marine terminal infrastructure to accommodate new, higher capacity Island class vessels, expected to help reduce roadway congestion to create safer, easier access to the terminals for vehicles and walk-on passengers.
Join us to learn about construction work at Heriot Bay and Whaletown terminals.
Terminal construction work is set to begin soon at Heriot Bay and Whaletown Terminals, to replace the aging berth infrastructure and to prepare the route to welcome an Island Class vessel, providing increased capacity and better traffic flow, in spring 2026.
We recognize the importance of keeping your community informed, and we would like to invite you to come talk with our team to learn about the plans that have been worked on including details about what you will see on-site and what to expect during alternate service.
Quadra Island
Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Quadra Community Centre Main Hall (970 West Road)
Cortes Island
Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Mansons Hall (983 Beasly Road)
We hope you will join us, and looking forward to our conversations. Sign up for project page updates by visiting bcferriesprojects.ca/heriot-bay-whaletown-tp and clicking “subscribe” on the page.
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Introduction and Planning begin
Heriot Bay - Whaletown Terminal Upgrades has finished this stage
2023 - March 2024
Community Engagement and Feedback
Heriot Bay - Whaletown Terminal Upgrades has finished this stage
Community engagement through in person open house, workshops, and online engagement
April 2024
Review and Analysis
Heriot Bay - Whaletown Terminal Upgrades has finished this stage
Review feedback on draft plan and report back on what we have heard
August 2024
Request for Proposal Process Begins
Heriot Bay - Whaletown Terminal Upgrades has finished this stage
Request for proposals posted for project related work
September - December 2024
Community Update
Heriot Bay - Whaletown Terminal Upgrades is currently at this stage
Early 2025 update on project plans and in-community information session
January 2025 - April 2025
In Person Community Information Sessions
this is an upcoming stage for Heriot Bay - Whaletown Terminal Upgrades
Information sessions on Quadra and Cortes Island to provide an update on project plans and what to expect during February berth closure
May 2025
Constructions Begins
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Work expected to begin at terminals. No impact to service
Late May 2025 - February 2026
Berth Closure Begins
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February 2026
Berth Reopens
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Early March 2026
Project Complete and Island Class arrives
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