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BC Ferries: booking is not mandatory on Comox–Powell River route

BC Ferries said drive-up space remains available, while demand on the route has risen 25% since 2019 and almost 5,000 sailings left customers behind in 2025.

BC Ferries posted a statement to its social media to clarify what it called “misinformation” claiming that bookings are mandatory and drive-up customers are being turned away on their Comox–Powell River route. “Unlike what you may have read, bookings are not mandatory and customers without a booking are not automatically turned away,” the post said. “In fact, drive-up travel remains available on every sailing. However, we encourage customers to …

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Parksville Qualicum Beach News broke the news in Parksville, Canada on Monday, June 22, 2026.
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