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Post by grendel on Jun 8, 2006 19:46:50 GMT -8
Hi Guys. I'm planning on taking my kids on the island this summer but as I'm not a regular ferry user I'm not sure if I have to worry about reservations. My plan was to take the Queen of Oak Bay, 6:20am from Horseshoe Bay on Sunday July 2. Even though its Canada Day long weekend I cant see this early ferry being that busy to require reserving a spot. Am I wrong? I did notice that the Queen of Coquitlam shows reservations closed but I think what this might mean is that its the extra sailings that are added to that day.. Its been 15 years since I have been on the island.. so what do I know  Thanks everyone.. Tim. Oh incase anyone is wondering.. Im in Saskatchewan |
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Post by Mike C on Jun 8, 2006 19:58:58 GMT -8
Queen of OakBay in Horseshoe Bay:  A couple of days before the sailing, I can assure you this, every sailing on that weekend, both ways, will be full. Prepare for an absolute circus onboard the Oak Bay on July 2nd. I reccomend reservations. Consistantly check space availability. Also, bring snacks, to avoid the long lines inthe Cafeteria. Remeber: Your alternative is Tsawwassen-Duke Point. You can always try the 5:15am Queen of New West, or 7:45 Queen of Alberni. Extra sailings on the Queen of Esquimalt will be added. No reservations. The Queen of Coquitlam will be sailing on a schedule, but will not be accepting reservations. Well, that's my advice of the day. Enjoy your trip Tim! Cheers, -Michael |
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Post by Neil on Jun 8, 2006 20:54:15 GMT -8
Not necessarily, QB Teen. I've travelled early Sunday a.m. on that weekend before, and it hasn't been bad. Most people have gotten to where they're going by then.
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Post by WettCoast on Jun 8, 2006 22:23:24 GMT -8
First thing Sunday morning on a holiday weekend during peak season. I would chance it and avoid paying the extra $15. To be on the safe side I would plan on being at the terminal early - say one hour before scheduled departure.
By Sunday the bulk of traffic will be returning from Vancouver Island.
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Post by grendel on Jun 9, 2006 5:48:19 GMT -8
Thanks for the heads up guys..
My apologies for posting this in the wrong forum originally.. I usually don't miss something like that. I've been reading the forums for hours and got fixated on the stories I forgot to look at the other forums.
Tim.
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Post by Mike C on Jun 9, 2006 10:38:58 GMT -8
Yeah! The stuff that goes on in this board can be sometimes quite entertaining. Nice to have a prairie guy on here!!!
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Post by Balfour on Jun 9, 2006 22:26:09 GMT -8
Thanks for the heads up guys.. My apologies for posting this in the wrong forum originally.. I usually don't miss something like that. I've been reading the forums for hours and got fixated on the stories I forgot to look at the other forums. Tim. no worries |
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