The May long weekend usually bolsters a flock of city dwellers looking for a Vancouver Island getaway. But not this year, BC Ferries have reiterated.
The company issued a press release Monday stating they will not be implementing extra sailings as they usually do during May long weekends.
“In advance of the May long weekend, which is typically a popular travel time, BC Ferries is reminding customers that the Province’s travel restrictions Order remains in effect and travel is limited to essential reasons only,” said BC Ferries.
“No additional sailings are scheduled this long weekend.”
BC ferries said they will continue to deny travel to non-essential travellers and remind customers that non-essential within their regional zones is discouraged.
Below are a list of affected BC Ferries’ routes:
- Tsawwassen – Swartz Bay
- Tsawwassen – Duke Point
- Tsawwassen – Southern Gulf Islands
- Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay
- Comox – Powell River
- Port Hardy – Prince Rupert
While restrictions are in place for non-essential travel, an anonymous source told Victoria Buzz they’ve travelled to and from Vancouver for a tattoo appointment without any problems or word from BC Ferries.
BC intends to reevaluate the circuit breaker restrictions established in March and the travel restrictions from April 23rd.
On Thursday, May 13th, Dr. Bonnie Henry said that they will look into “gradually” easing restrictions after the May long weekend.
Q: When can we see guidelines like today's CDC's guidelines for the USA? (CDC announced vaccinated ppl don't need to wear a mask)
A: Expect to start seeing something gradual like that after the May long weekend. #yyj #victoriabuzz@victoriabuzzes
— Ryan Hook (@ryanhookwrites) May 13, 2021
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