BC Ferries cancels two Comox-Powell River sailings due to Remembrance Day storm
High winds and rough seas in the Strait of Georgia forced BC Ferries to cancel the 9:55 a.m. and noon sailings on the Comox to Powell River route on November 11.
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BC Ferries cancelled two sailings on the Comox to Powell River route on Remembrance Day due to high winds and rough seas, CHEK News reported on November 11.
The cancelled sailings were the 9:55 a.m. departure from Little River in Comox and the noon departure from Westview in Powell River. BC Ferries said the decision was made to protect the safety of passengers and crew, according to CHEK News. Environment and Climate Change Canada had forecast strong winds and unfavourable conditions in the Strait of Georgia, which the route crosses.
The Comox-Powell River route connects Little River, near Comox on Vancouver Island, with Westview in Powell River on the Sunshine Coast. The vessel that operates this route is the Salish Orca.
Next scheduled sailing
CHEK News reported the next scheduled sailing on the Comox-Powell River route was the 3:15 p.m. departure from Little River. BC Ferries said further cancellations were possible if weather conditions got worse.
Passengers who had booked the cancelled sailings were to be contacted about alternate arrangements or refunds, according to CHEK News. Travellers can call BC Ferries at 1-888-223-3779 or check the BC Ferries website for current conditions.
Part of a wider storm
The Nanaimo News Bulletin reported that Environment and Climate Change Canada issued wind warnings for Greater Victoria, Eastern Vancouver Island, the Haro Strait region, the west and inland Vancouver Island, and the South Coast on November 11. Gusts of up to 90 km/h were forecast near Haro Strait. The agency said winds were expected to ease by the afternoon, but heavy rain was set to continue. Rainfall of 150 to 200 mm was forecast across the South Coast, with totals potentially exceeding 250 mm in some spots.
The BC River Forecast Centre has also issued flood warnings for the South Coast including Howe Sound and the Sea-to-Sky corridor, the Pemberton Valley, and the Kingcome River on the same day, as part of a series of storms hitting BC since last week. The Village of Pemberton issued an evacuation alert for Airport Road addresses on Tuesday evening.
Travellers planning to cross the Strait of Georgia or travel on Vancouver Island should check BC Ferries and DriveBC at drivebc.ca before heading out.
Questions this story answers
Which BC Ferries sailings were cancelled on November 11, 2026?
CHEK News reported that BC Ferries cancelled the 9:55 a.m. departure from Little River in Comox and the noon departure from Westview in Powell River on November 11. Both were cancelled due to high winds and rough seas in the Strait of Georgia. BC Ferries said the decision was made to protect the safety of passengers and crew.
When is the next Comox-Powell River sailing after the cancellations?
CHEK News reported that the next scheduled Comox-Powell River sailing after the cancellations was the 3:15 p.m. departure from Little River in Comox. BC Ferries said more cancellations were possible if weather conditions got worse.
What can passengers who had booked the cancelled sailings do?
CHEK News reported that affected passengers would be contacted about alternate arrangements or refunds. Passengers can also call BC Ferries directly at 1-888-223-3779 or check current conditions at the BC Ferries website for the latest updates on the Comox-Powell River route.
Why did BC Ferries cancel the sailings?
CHEK News reported that Environment and Climate Change Canada forecast strong winds and unfavourable sea conditions in the Strait of Georgia on November 11. BC Ferries said the cancellations were made to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
Are other BC Ferries routes affected by the November 11 storm?
CHEK News's report on November 11 covered only the Comox-Powell River cancellations. BC Ferries operates many routes across BC. Travellers on other routes should check the BC Ferries website or call 1-888-223-3779 for current conditions and any other cancellations on Remembrance Day.
What is the Comox-Powell River ferry route?
The Comox-Powell River route connects Little River, near Comox on Vancouver Island, with Westview in Powell River on the Sunshine Coast. The vessel that operates this route is the Salish Orca. CHEK News reported that high winds and rough seas in the Strait of Georgia, which the route crosses, were the reason for the November 11 cancellations.
Is this the same storm causing flood warnings and evacuation alerts elsewhere in BC?
Yes. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued wind warnings for large parts of Vancouver Island and the South Coast on November 11, as part of a series of storms hitting BC since last week. The BC River Forecast Centre has issued flood warnings for the South Coast, the Pemberton Valley and the Kingcome River on the same day. Pemberton issued an evacuation alert on Tuesday evening due to heavy rainfall flooding.
Where can travellers get the latest information about BC Ferries cancellations?
BC Ferries posts current conditions and service notices on its website. Passengers can also call 1-888-223-3779. For the broader storm situation across the province, the BC River Forecast Centre publishes flood warnings at bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca and Environment and Climate Change Canada posts weather warnings at weather.gc.ca.
Sources
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- CHEK News: Comox-Powell River ferry cancellationscheknews.ca
- Nanaimo News Bulletin: BC wind and rain warnings, November 11nanaimobulletin.com
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