Several high wind alerts are active in the B.C. South Coast region.
Winds blowing up to 90 km/h have caused the cancellation of four BC Ferries sailings.
The 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. sailings from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay and the 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. trips from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen have been cancelled.
Other sailings on this route are expected to proceed as planned, BC Ferries said.
“If you have a reservation on one of these cancelled sailings, you will receive communication from our customer service center to inform you if we can accommodate you on a different sailing, or if your reservation must be cancelled,” staff said. “In the event of a cancellation, we will reimburse your fees and/or fares.”
The company said alternative service is available via the Tsawwassen – Duke Point (Nanaimo) route.
Wind alerts were issued for Victoria, Southern Gulf Islands, East Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast and southwest Metro Vancouver (Richmond, Delta, Surrey and Langley).
“A Pacific front is moving across the south coast this morning,” Environment Canada staff said on Saturday.
“Strong southeast winds of 70 gusting 90 km/h are occurring over Victoria and the Southern Gulf Islands.”
The weather agency said winds would likely calm for Victoria by lunch, but for everyone else, high winds were expected to last until Sunday evening.
