June 12/08

BC Ferries announced today that the summer schedule is now in effect for its northern services.  With three routes to choose from, travellers can explore Port Hardy, Prince Rupert, the Queen Charlotte Islands, Bella Coola and all locations in between.

BC Ferries’ Port Hardy – Prince Rupert service sails up and down the Inside Passage 

every other day through to September 30.  The 15-hour day cruise offers travellers ample time to soak in the rugged beauty of the coastline aboard the well-appointed Northern Adventure. 

The Prince Rupert – Queen Charlotte Islands route makes up to five round trips per week.  Travel times aboard the Queen of Prince Rupert to the Queen Charlotte Islands vary between six and nine hours, depending on the day of the week.  The summer schedule to the Queen Charlotte Islands is in effect until September 18. 

 The Discovery Coast Passage route provides three round trips per week between Port Hardy and Bella Coola with stops at the coastal villages of Bella Bella, Shearwater, Klemtu and Ocean Falls on specified dates.  Kayakers are able to “wet-launch” from the Queen of Chilliwack, which services this route.  The Discovery Coast Passage is an eco-tourism route.  It is a summer-only service, which will run through until September 8. 

Reservations are required on BC Ferries’ northern routes and are available at 

www.bcferries.com or by calling toll-free to 1-888-223-3229.  Customer Sales and Service 

Representatives are available seven days per week. 

Media Contact: 

BC Ferries, Media Relations 

Victoria:  (250) 978-1267 

Customer Contact: 

Victoria: (250) 386-3431  

Toll-free:  1-888-BCFERRY (1-888-223-3779)