BC Ferries reservation systems restored after ‘technical glitch’

BC Ferries Tsawwassen ferry terminal on Friday, May 19, 2023.
FILE - BC Ferries Tsawwassen ferry terminal on Friday, May 19, 2023. (CityNews Image)

By Emily Marsten

Posted June 27, 2023 4:19 pm.

Last Updated June 28, 2023 2:45 pm.

Ahead of the Canada Day long weekend, BC Ferries reservation systems were temporarily down Tuesday afternoon.

The ferry service says it has since been restored.

In an email to CityNews, a spokesperson with the service said the interruption was due to a “technical glitch.”

BC Ferries said Monday it is anticipating a busy weekend, and warned of long wait times for those without a reservation.

“We’re expecting a busy #CanadaDay weekend on the coast. If you don’t have a reservation and your plans are flexible, consider travel on Saturday or walk on board to avoid sailing waits,” a tweet reads.

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