British Columbia Ferry Services, operating as BC Ferries, provides all major passenger and vehicle ferry services for coastal and island communities in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Small pets including dogs, cats, ferrets, birds and hamsters are all welcome and travel for free. While on board, your pet must remain in your vehicle or in the designated pet area. Only well-behaved dogs on a leash and cats in carriers will be permitted in the outside pet areas on the upper passenger deck, with a maximum of two pets per handler. The below eight vessels have expanded their pet areas with a designated upper area on the passenger deck:
Spirit of British Columbia – Sailings between Tsawwassen – Swartz Bay
Spirit of Vancouver Island – Sailings between Tsawwassen – Swartz Bay
Queen of Oak Bay – Sailings between Horseshoe Bay – Nanaimo
Queen of Cowichan – Sailings between Horseshoe Bay – Nanaimo
Queen of Coquitlam – Sailings between Nanaimo- Horseshoe Bay – Langdale
Queen of Surrey – Sailings between Horseshoe Bay – Langdale
Salish Orca – Sailings between Powell River – Comox
Malaspina Sky – Sailings between Earls Cove – Saltery Bay
Taking a pet to the United States involves preparation and planning far in advance of your departure date. Health certificates may be required for entry into some states; you should check with officials in your state of destination prior to your travel date. Find info on bringing a pet into the U.S.
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