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title: "BC Ferries cancels two Comox-Powell River sailings due to Remembrance Day storm"
description: "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."
canonical_url: "https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/news/bc-ferries-comox-powell-river-cancellations-november-11-2026"
last_updated: "2026-11-11T19:21:16.882Z"
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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.

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