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Queen of Capilano refit underway QUEEN OF CUMBERLAND WILL SWAP IN UNTIL LATE NOVEMBER
ALEX KURIAL Editor
SAFE TRAVELS: This Seagull perched alertly to watch the Queen of Cumberland cast off during her first morning of service on the Bowen Island to Horseshoe Bay ferry route Wednesday, Oct. 12. It was a full load, which travellers will need to keep an eye on due to the new vessel’s smaller vehicle capacity. / Alex Kurial photo
Voyages to and from the mainland will look a little different for the next month as the Queen of Cumberland takes over sailing duties for the Bowen Island – Horseshoe Bay route. The usual ride, Queen of Capilano, is headed in for maintenance, which leads to the switch. The Queen of Cumberland took over the route on Wednesday, Oct. 12 and will serve as the main mode of transport for about five-and-a-half weeks until Nov. 20. Queen of Cumberland is a bit smaller than Queen of Capilano, offering about 15 less vehicle spaces. BC Ferries said they are introducing a pair of changes during this time to try and avoid overloads. One of these is discounted parking rates at Horseshoe Bay for Bowen Island residents, both for daily and monthly parking. Residents will need to show a drivers licence with a Bowen Island address to take advantage of the reduced rate. The other is assured loading for vehicles with four or more people taking the 4:35, 5:45, or 6:50 pm sailings from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island on weekdays. The assuredness is limited to 10 vehicles per sailing. More details can be found on the BC Ferries website.
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