Residents on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, should prepare for slower ferry trips on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 12 and 13, 2026, as a weather system brings rain to the region.
The forecast for Feb. 12–13 shows about a 60 per cent chance of showers for the Southern Gulf Islands. Local forecasts, and the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) marine forecast for the Strait of Georgia (south of Nanaimo), indicate repeated daytime showers with the potential for heavier bursts in the evenings — conditions that can reduce visibility and make narrow channels choppier and harder to navigate.
BC Ferries routes serving Salt Spring Island — Fulford Harbour–Swartz Bay, Vesuvius Bay–Crofton, and Long Harbour–Tsawwassen — may experience delays if vessels operate at reduced speed to ensure safety. People planning to travel through Fulford Harbour or Vesuvius Bay are encouraged to check BC Ferries’ current-conditions page and service notices before traveling to avoid missing sailings during busy times (BC Ferries’ current-conditions pages list real‑time service notices for each route).
The ECCC marine forecasts provide technical details on wind, visibility and wave conditions for mariners; these conditions can affect smaller craft as well as larger ferries. The Canadian Coast Guard issues navigational warnings and publishes safety guidance for small-boat operators and recreational mariners (formerly Notices to Shipping, now NAVWARN). Travelers and independent boat operators should monitor BC Ferries service notices, ECCC marine forecasts, and Canadian Coast Guard navigational warnings for the latest safety information.
