The 'Tenaka' BC Ferry sailing past Read Island en- route to the Heriot Bay Ferry Terminal on Quadra Island BC


British Columbia Ferry Services Inc., or BC Ferries, is known for safety, spectacular scenery and a proud maritime history. What began in 1960 as a two vessel, two terminal operation has grown into one of the largest, most sophisticated ferry transportation systems in the world. Our fleet of 36 vessels serves a diverse range of communities - up to 47 ports of call - along the coast of British Columbia, Canada. As the primary provider of coastal ferry service in the province, BC Ferries recognizes its unique role in the region's economy. From maintaining a constant flow of goods and services, to linking families and friends, to attracting tourists to our many unique destinations, our company is a key participant in the development of coastal communities.


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Location: Desolation Sound Northern Gulf Islands British Columbia Canada
Photo credit: © David Gowans / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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