BC Ferries is anticipating that British Columbians are eager for some non-essential travel to and from Vancouver Island.

The ferry corporation says it’s anticipating a “busy summer season” and is welcoming travellers back on board with extra sailings to Vancouver Island for peak travel season starting Friday, June 25.

The Departure Bay-Horseshoe Bay route will add 11:40 p.m. sailings from West Vancouver to Nanaimo, and three ships will provide service, up to 24 sailings per day.

BC Ferries says summer service on the Horseshoe Bay-Langdale route will see a second dedicated vessel providing extra sailings throughout the season, and extra sailings are also coming on the Tsawwassen-Southern Gulf Islands route.

“The end of travel restrictions means we can welcome everyone back on board” says BC Ferries president and CEO, Mark Collins.

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