BC Ferries cancels multiple sailings ahead of Easter long weekend

BC Ferries is facing a number of cancellations ahead of the long weekend due to a mechanical issue on one vessel.

BC Ferries is facing a number of cancellations due to a mechanical issue on one vessel.

The timing couldn’t be worse, with an influx of travellers hoping to get away for the Easter long weekend.

Seven sailings were cancelled Thursday, largely due to a mechanical issue.

The route between Horseshoe Bay and Nanaimo has been impacted because the Queen of Oak Bay is having a mechanical issue with its steering gear.

The vessel has the capacity to transport more than 300 vehicles and nearly 1,500 passengers and crew.

The cancellations Thursday include:

Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo