Heriot Bay - Whaletown Terminal Upgrades
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, and reducing 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, and reducing roadway congestion to create safer, easier access to the terminals for vehicles and walk-on passengers.
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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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Join us for a cup of coffee or tea and learn about construction work at Heriot Bay.
Terminal construction work is set to begin soon at Heriot Bay Terminal, 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.
As neighbours, we recognize the importance of keeping you informed, and we would like to invite you to come talk with our projects team to learn about the plans that have been worked on including details about what you will see on-site and temporary impacts to Heriot Bay Road. In addition, we will also provide details on what to expect during alternate service.
Neighbourhood Coffee Chat
- Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Please complete this RSVP to receive full event details
If you are unable to attend but would like to stay connected, please don’t hesitate to reach out at engagement@bcferries.com
Please note: Space is limited. Conversations will be focused on what neighbours of the Heriot Bay Terminal can expect during the project work, and as such space will be prioritized for those living close by. We will be coming back to the Quadra community on May 23, 2025 to provide a broader update. You can read more about that and can sign up for project page updates by visiting https://www.bcferriesprojects.ca/heriot-bay-whaletown-tp and clicking “subscribe” on the page.
We hope you will join us, and looking forward to our conversations.
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Project Timeline
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Introduction and Planning begin
Heriot Bay - Whaletown Terminal Upgrades has finished this stage2023 - March 2024
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Community Engagement and Feedback
Heriot Bay - Whaletown Terminal Upgrades has finished this stageCommunity engagement through in person open house, workshops, and online engagement
April 2024
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Review and Analysis
Heriot Bay - Whaletown Terminal Upgrades has finished this stageReview feedback on draft plan and report back on what we have heard
August 2024
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Request for Proposal Process Begins
Heriot Bay - Whaletown Terminal Upgrades has finished this stageRequest for proposals posted for project related work
September - December 2024
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Community Update
Heriot Bay - Whaletown Terminal Upgrades is currently at this stageEarly 2025 we expect to have updates on project plans and what this means for community
January 2025 - April 2025
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Constructions Begins
this is an upcoming stage for Heriot Bay - Whaletown Terminal UpgradesWork expected to begin at terminals. No impact to service
Late May 2025 - February 2026
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Berth Closure Begins
this is an upcoming stage for Heriot Bay - Whaletown Terminal UpgradesFebruary 2026
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Berth Reopens
this is an upcoming stage for Heriot Bay - Whaletown Terminal UpgradesEarly March 2026
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Project Complete and Island Class arrives
this is an upcoming stage for Heriot Bay - Whaletown Terminal UpgradesSummer 2026
Documents
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Engagement
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2024 BC Ferries Public Event Code of Conduct (514 KB) (pdf)
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Heriot Bay_WhaletownTerminalProjects_What we heard_FINAL.pdf (2.1 MB) (pdf)
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Engagement Boards: Heriot Bay - Whaleton Alternate Service Planning 2024 (5.56 MB) (pdf)
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Engagement Poster: Heriot - Bay Whaletown Alternate Service Planning 2024 (706 KB) (pdf)
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Project Updates
Who's Listening
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BC Ferries, Community Relations
Email engagement@bcferries.com