BC Ferry Trip from Tsawwassen to Nanaimo

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  • Опубліковано 27 гру 2024

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  • @LoveYourRV
    @LoveYourRV  3 роки тому +1

    More videos from around Vancouver Island area - ua-cam.com/play/PLp14lzXh07unMRhHqsqpdwm2aUQvKR-zK.html

    • @brandonpeniuk
      @brandonpeniuk 3 роки тому +1

      I love the idea of taking the ferry. I am currently living in Calgary in -26 weather and I will be coming to Victoria in May. I can't wait! I love watching videos regards in the ferries. It gets me in the mood for the west coast. Great video.

    • @LoveYourRV
      @LoveYourRV  3 роки тому

      @@brandonpeniuk Thanks, I have some more BC ferry footage from a Sunshine coast trip I did not too long ago - www.loveyourrv.com/exploring-the-sunshine-coast-of-british-columbia/

    • @brandonpeniuk
      @brandonpeniuk 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks I'll have a look

    • @chadmckamey6319
      @chadmckamey6319 3 роки тому

      C cry uu

  • @BottleCaps
    @BottleCaps Рік тому +2

    Excellent vid...I'm up here on Texada Island

  • @Tacoplays579
    @Tacoplays579 Рік тому +1

    Love this video. It will be my first ferry ride from Tsawwassen to Nanaimo next month. Watching this really helps me prepare my trip.

  • @raybbj
    @raybbj 7 років тому +17

    Memories of BC Ferries........
    - Speeding down the Tsawwassen causeway at 140 kmh to make the ferry.
    - Mad Dash up to the cafeteria to get in line for breakfast.
    - taking the ferry during a Nov storm and being able to lean into the wind with full body weight and not fall over.
    - falling asleep on the top deck during the summer, waking up to find everyone has offloaded except for you!!
    - Forgetting which deck you are parked on an panicking to find your car.
    - My father worked in the North Van shipyards and help build the Queen Class. He took me up to the wheel house and the captain let me pull the fog horn and watch everyone on the sun deck jump out of their skin.
    - My father taking me down to the engine room and giving me a tour while crossing. VERY LOUD!!, but quite a thrill for a 10 year old back in the 70's.
    Thanks for posting Ray!

    • @canman5060
      @canman5060 5 років тому

      I live in Tsawwassen and we folks never go beyond 90 km/hr on Highway 17 (Tsawwassen causeway). Please be more considerate.

    • @eggs9568
      @eggs9568 5 років тому +1

      For gods sake its titled "memories" givin the context of the comment, form back in the 70s. There aren't any residential areas on the causway, and I'm sure whoever was driving had common sense. I'm sure buddy who wrote the comment is not going to put anyone life in danger in the future.

    • @QiuyuanChenRyan916
      @QiuyuanChenRyan916 5 років тому

      I got two nuts flyings down sunshine coast highway at nearly 180km/h and ends up waiting for the next one. I was riding my bicycle down fast enough at 80 and they went even further We end up talking for two hours instead and that was quite a nice chat. .

  • @openroad9789
    @openroad9789 7 років тому +2

    Good video...expensive puddle jumper! Beautiful scenery.

  • @murraymaxwell637
    @murraymaxwell637 Рік тому +2

    I would really like to suggest to you. Another great trip to take. Go all the way up Vancouver Island to Port Hardy. And take the B.C. Ferries ship up to Prince Rupert. A 15 hour trip which is during daytime in Summer. I very highly recommend it.

  • @billr2220
    @billr2220 4 роки тому +2

    I love riding on BC Ferries.

  • @jamesfrommanitoba.1992
    @jamesfrommanitoba.1992 7 років тому +2

    Wonderful video, so beautiful. Thank you for taking us along.

  • @suecarlson6958
    @suecarlson6958 7 років тому +2

    This video is so much fun! Thanks for showing! Fantastic ferries

  • @murraymaxwell835
    @murraymaxwell835 2 роки тому +1

    Another breathtaking trip I very highly reccomend. As I have done so myself. Go to the North end of Vancouver Island. To Port Hardy. And take the ferry from there all the way up to Prince Rupert. A 15 hour trip on that.

  • @frankp5786
    @frankp5786 7 років тому +3

    Great video Ray. I took that ferry route about 25 years ago for a stay over in Victoria - then returned to the states via Port Angeles. I remembering it being a much smaller ship back then. I really love that whole area. Thanks for the memories!

    • @LoveYourRV
      @LoveYourRV  7 років тому

      You're welcome. :)

    • @LighthouseProductions1
      @LighthouseProductions1 7 років тому

      the coho is still running, i dont know what was updated to it, but my dad has been on that ferry in the 90's and got seasick, bc ferries were smooth for me

  • @daveboydell2896
    @daveboydell2896 6 років тому +2

    Wow never realized how huge the Harmac mill was, and how beautiful Nanaimo is.

  • @odertube
    @odertube 5 років тому +3

    Just did the Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo a couple of weeks ago and it was great. Learned the hard way that Tsawwassen ferry also goes to Nanaimo and you can save on 1+ hour driving through Vancouver. Plus, they had a sale over over-sized vehicles but only at Tsawwassen, not Horseshoe Bay. :(
    Loved Vancouver island and Tofino. Can't wait to go back.

  • @kirkswanson8122
    @kirkswanson8122 6 років тому +2

    Great video. Looking forward to doing that crossing in March.

  • @MatthewFordVictoria
    @MatthewFordVictoria 3 місяці тому +1

    At 16:40 you mentioned a Coffee Shop Lounge, b ut you didn't mention the Sea West Lounge which is a Quiet Room for people to focus on their work, that comes with a small Buffet of Granola Cereal, Cheeses, Breads, Meats, etc. like a Mini Buffet.

  • @Riker-eq2yv
    @Riker-eq2yv 7 років тому +2

    Ray that video was so good I was beginning to get a bit sea sick lol,,,
    I spent 31 years as a Merchant Marine and loved every single minute that I spent on the high seas,

  • @TheBuddy1939
    @TheBuddy1939 7 років тому +2

    Another great adventure thanks for sharing. Beautiful!!

  • @joemercier
    @joemercier 7 років тому +3

    Thanks Ray. Last time through there was 34 years ago. Wow! Big changes

    • @LoveYourRV
      @LoveYourRV  7 років тому

      Yup, they've gotten bigger and more deluxe over the years, price too. :)

  • @ScotWalt858
    @ScotWalt858 7 років тому +2

    Extremely interesting video. Thanks for sharing!!

  • @steveksfc
    @steveksfc 7 років тому +2

    Great video Ray. Many, many years ago I was able to go to both Victoria and Vancouver. Really enjoyed the trip. Gosh I must have been 14 y.o. at the time. Bet there has been many changes since then. But both cities were well worth visiting. Thanks :D

    • @LoveYourRV
      @LoveYourRV  7 років тому

      Thanks, yes both cities have grown a ton, still beautiful though.

    • @daveboydell2896
      @daveboydell2896 5 років тому

      Nanaimo's very beautiful also. They really try to shit on it though. Very unfair : (

  • @allan1062
    @allan1062 7 років тому +2

    Ray, another great video, I live in Nanaimo and travel the ferry system often, I really enjoyed your video, great job, thanks!!

  • @bscott9741
    @bscott9741 7 років тому +2

    Thanks for the ferry video. I've never traveled on a ferry much less visited the Pacific Northwest or Canada. Very enjoyable!

  • @JohnTheFrugalFatGuy
    @JohnTheFrugalFatGuy 7 років тому +3

    Nice vid! Quite different from the Staten Island ferry in NYC.

  • @thecoast3378
    @thecoast3378 7 років тому +1

    Love watching your Vancouver Island videos!

  • @cyndifoore7743
    @cyndifoore7743 7 років тому +1

    Another great video, Ray I really enjoy all your videos. Safe travels!

  • @G_RAThbun
    @G_RAThbun 7 років тому +4

    loved the video Ray as usual, thinking my wife to the Butchart Gardens is on my bucket list. She has never been there. I was only there once and that was in 1970. We know we must take a ferry and she has never been on one of those either. I will share this video with her. Thanks

    • @LoveYourRV
      @LoveYourRV  7 років тому

      The ferry over to Victoria is beautiful as it goes though the Gulf Islands

  • @brandonpeniuk
    @brandonpeniuk 2 роки тому +1

    I'm enjoying your perspective on vlogging on Vancouver Island. I've seen a lot of your videos like the thunderbird trailer park, morning on the tyee spit, sunshine coast, Campbell River, and many more. Are you going to make more videos in the future?

    • @LoveYourRV
      @LoveYourRV  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, you can find all my travel vlog type category videos here www.loveyourrv.com/travel-blog-post-archive/
      Cheers, Ray

    • @brandonpeniuk
      @brandonpeniuk 2 роки тому +1

      @@LoveYourRV Thanks Ray!

  • @jumblesticks
    @jumblesticks 7 років тому +2

    Good job Ray! We did a similar ferry in the Outer Banks of Virginia a couple years ago. They really seem to have moving all those vehicles and people down to a science! Safe travels! my friend!

  • @GaryBoyd02
    @GaryBoyd02 7 років тому +2

    Hey Ray the over length rate is 6.50 with the limited sailings ending the end of October 3.25. I got neither as it was so prohrobtive the extra stay on the Island. We came home on Queen of New Westminster and it is showing its age.

    • @GaryBoyd02
      @GaryBoyd02 7 років тому

      224 each way for our 44 ft rig.

    • @LoveYourRV
      @LoveYourRV  7 років тому

      Thanks, Gary.

  • @EPSGplayer
    @EPSGplayer 6 років тому +1

    5:25 pretty cool that you can get that close to the berth

  • @johnbutler2231
    @johnbutler2231 5 років тому +1

    Great information, I need to see the loading. Not sure I can back my rig onto the ship safely.

    • @LoveYourRV
      @LoveYourRV  5 років тому +1

      No need to back up, you just drive on and then drive out the other end, the ferries have 2 doors. Here is another video, it has some footage - ua-cam.com/video/_J-OQlECDT8/v-deo.html

    • @johnbutler2231
      @johnbutler2231 5 років тому

      Love Your RV I watched someone having to back onto a ferry, thanks for the information

  • @jamaltay
    @jamaltay 7 років тому +2

    Great video.

  • @daveclarke1466
    @daveclarke1466 7 років тому +3

    Very impressed with the video.

  • @frystephenw
    @frystephenw 7 років тому +1

    Going to make that run next week. I love the lounge on the top deck. Have to pay but free coffee and pastries and adults only good for napping.

    • @LoveYourRV
      @LoveYourRV  7 років тому

      It was closed on this sailing, guess not enough passengers or crew. They have several sections shutdown.

  • @club1234imran
    @club1234imran 4 роки тому +1

    Last week we will going to nanaimo to vancouver

  • @gladosaperturescience905
    @gladosaperturescience905 3 роки тому +1

    Hi I'm a big fan of the bc ferries

  • @im2crafty
    @im2crafty 7 років тому +2

    Coming from bklyn NY - you made me so jealous

  • @nvega1247
    @nvega1247 7 років тому

    Cool video, I've been on a ferry once way back when I was in my teens, nowhere near the size of the one you were on.....thanks for sharing

  • @Billodnh
    @Billodnh 7 років тому +1

    Worth making the reservation so you can get off that ferry quickly and get on with your trip.

  • @darrellwampler6473
    @darrellwampler6473 7 років тому +1

    That thing sure churns up the water!

  • @georgelisa8044
    @georgelisa8044 7 років тому +1

    Hi Ray good video , we are on the east coast and travel from New Brunswick to Digby Nova Scotia , its a smaller ship but just as nice ( the Fundy Rosa ) our prices are a bit more money but what you going to do :) Thanks Ray for the great video

    • @LoveYourRV
      @LoveYourRV  7 років тому

      Thanks. Does look like a nice boat. Cheers!

  • @PRACERZ
    @PRACERZ 7 років тому +1

    Use the ferries every week. Great service with very high pricing !

  • @steveho7190
    @steveho7190 5 років тому +1

    I might be driving from Southern California to Washington to purchase a Bigfoot 1500 in Nanaimo then drive back home all in December 2019. Which port or ferry company do you suggest?

    • @LoveYourRV
      @LoveYourRV  5 років тому

      The Coho ferry out of Port Angeles Washington is the one we like to use. Here are some info posts and videos - www.loveyourrv.com/black-ball-line-mv-coho-ferry-trip/ www.loveyourrv.com/rainforest-hike-epic-mountain-vista-and-an-international-ferry-ride/

  • @jameshamm7911
    @jameshamm7911 7 років тому +1

    My wife and I were on a Princess Cruise that stopped in Nanaimo, and loved it. Funny thing is; we were once stationed in North Bay, Ontario (CFB North Bay) and we were Tim Horton's fanatics. Given that it had been years since we had been to "Timmy's" after returning to the States due to a military move: she and I found a map of the town as soon as we disembarked and made a mad-dash to the old coffee haven for a sip of the good stuff before actually setting out on our Canadian adventure :-D
    Hey now...I bet Timmy's would love to hear a love story like this, eh?

    • @LoveYourRV
      @LoveYourRV  7 років тому

      Haha, yeah. From what I've read though Tims has been going downhill since they were bought out by the same company that runs Burger King. Some of the franchises are fighting with the parent company - www.cbc.ca/news/business/tim-hortons-franchisees-1.4024021

  • @BCDroneboyBCDroneboy
    @BCDroneboyBCDroneboy 6 років тому +2

    Nice job.....subbed

  • @Hundert1
    @Hundert1 7 років тому +1

    Hallo Ray, thanks for sharing. Finally got my WVOS541 ASA Electronics Voyager rear observation camera installed. It's so reassuring to see behind the rig any time needed. Got the 5.6" color LCD monitor which doesn't have the distance lines which I think is silly. They said only the 7" monitor has the lines. Silly, all monitors should have the distance line markers built in, with a button to either put em on or off. So, I taped thin lines on my screen and marked off at 1,6 and 15 feet. Also taking out the stupid plastic kitchen sink (at least it's a large single basin). I mean where we supposed to put a hot pot or pan? These RV companies are thoughtless and so cheap. Got a nice 4 hole, 20 gauge stainless steel 25×22 inch coming from Amazon, Ships from Georgia, USA. and includes the drain part and hole caps in case don't use a soap dispenser. Better than Home Depot! Also noticed one side of the TT my front vinyl 1" screw cover trim molding was cracked. Dealer 20$ for 25 feet. Amazon less than 20$ get 100 feet!! Guess you head south in a month? Safe traveling, enjoy. Prost

    • @LoveYourRV
      @LoveYourRV  7 років тому +1

      Cool. Good upgrade with the sink, it's on my list. Haven't been able to find one I like yet that fits, likely will have better luck in the states. Yeah, we head south in early November. Cheers! Ray

    • @Hundert1
      @Hundert1 7 років тому +1

      Love Your RV Thanks, My current plastic kitchen sink says Kinro 25×19 on the underside sticker. I called them and of course they don't give us the stainless steel version option which is so typical of the RV companies. I haven't yet taken out the plastic sink but I'm pretty certain the counter cut out size is 23×18 inches. When my stainless steel drop in sink from Magnus Sinks I found on Amazon arrives I'll try see if it fits. Otherwise I'll just trim back the counter a little. It may put my new Moen Gooseneck pull out sprayer faucet a bit close to the wall window but it's fine. Benefits of a two inch deeper ( 8 inch deep), slightly larger sink in steel far outweigh that. Another upgrade I'm very disappointed I don't think can happen is my two Ventline 14×14 roof vents. I want to replace the non see through blue ones with 100% clear. I called Ventline and they said they only make the dark smoke and white non see through replacement. To me this is rediculos. We need more options available. It's so dark in many RVs as it is. And I really love being able to see the sky as well as have more light. One can always rig up a curtain or shade if they need to block the light. Clear roof vents certainly don't present privacy issues. I had the same trouble replacing my solid white non see through non opening entry door window. Finally found something I'm real happy with. The window is called the Edwin. Bottom half slides up to open. Has the same 30% tint as all my other windows, so it matches and looks so so so much better than the typical unsightly standard white bathroom shower door marbled type non opening window. Cheers, Prost

  • @2Peachcobler
    @2Peachcobler 7 років тому +1

    Ray really enjoyed your video. Do they have special lanes for reservations? It would be my luck to get in the wrong lane or have vehicle trouble. This looks like a great experience!

    • @LoveYourRV
      @LoveYourRV  7 років тому

      Yes the reservations tend to go in special lanes and get loaded first in my experience

  • @julieh3327
    @julieh3327 7 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @PhotoAlbert
    @PhotoAlbert 7 років тому +1

    Very interesting video! Do you happen to know what kind of fuel they use to power those ferries? I'm guessing diesel? Just wondering.

  • @ruud992
    @ruud992 6 років тому +1

    Nice video, thanks!

  • @yoyo50515
    @yoyo50515 3 роки тому +1

    Wait how do you take the BlackBall from Vancouver to Nanaimo

    • @LoveYourRV
      @LoveYourRV  3 роки тому +1

      Blackball goes from Port Angeles, Washington to Victoria, BC then its about a 60 mile (100 kilometer) drive to Nanaimo I have some footage and pictures of the Blackball Ferry trip here - www.loveyourrv.com/rainforest-hike-epic-mountain-vista-and-an-international-ferry-ride/ Cheers, Ray

    • @jrichards9362
      @jrichards9362 2 роки тому +1

      Reverse your clocks to yesteryear. Black Ball ran the former US ferries Kahloke and Chinook between HSB and DPB before BC took over their services. BB also served Saltery Bay, Langdale, and Bowen Island before the purchase by BCF. Canadian Pacific ran Princess liners between downtown Vancouver and downtown Nanaimo. Victoria, Port Angeles, Seattle, and Alaska were served by CP as well.

    • @yoyo50515
      @yoyo50515 2 роки тому

      @@jrichards9362 when did bcf purchase the routes

  • @griffinhunter2009
    @griffinhunter2009 3 роки тому +1

    Horns in video 4:03,5:06,9:55,10:12,11:11,11:35,12:57

  • @downundasvideos6402
    @downundasvideos6402 7 років тому +2

    Hi Ray, we really enjoyed seeing a lot more of Canada tonight and your ferry trip was great. You would have had a great laugh if you had been sitting here listening to us, we were having a very vigorous discussion about your video… the first was where you live, Faye said that you live in Vancouver whereas I said that you had just told us that you were going home to the island after visiting your mother in Vancouver. So we had to replay to settle that one.
    Then we had another vigorous discussion about the ferrys, I thought I heard you say that some of the ferrys can carry up to 2000 passengers. I analysed this by saying that as it was quite expensive to take a vehicle across that if 2000 passengers were on board there would be about 500 cars with their occupants and about 1000 walk-on passengers = ~2000 people. Faye’s response was that “you know Americans don’t walk anywhere so there would hardly be any walk ons”. I had her there with “these are Canadians we are talking about not Americans”, so that was an immediate win for me.
    In all we got a lot of enjoyment from your ferry trip.
    Thanks, Downunda - RVers from Melbourne Australia

    • @LoveYourRV
      @LoveYourRV  7 років тому

      haha, glad you found the video enjoyable and sparked discussion. :) I knew it would be old hat for folks around these parts but might be appreciated by others who have never been. Cheers! Ray

  • @G-300withtophat
    @G-300withtophat 6 місяців тому +1

    In 18 days I’m going to nanoimo I can’t wait to go because I’ve never been there before. Update!!! I’m going there in one day :D

  • @gonesouth661
    @gonesouth661 7 років тому +2

    Hey Ray,. How did you get a pianist to follow you around the ferry? Was that extra? Lol. Great video man as usual! Cheers!

  • @WatchMeTravelBC
    @WatchMeTravelBC 6 років тому +1

    Nice to see that Purolator trailer get offloaded. That's my employer! :)

  • @Ivansgarage
    @Ivansgarage 7 років тому +1

    Did you ask the captain if you could drive the boat?

    • @LoveYourRV
      @LoveYourRV  7 років тому

      haha, no, that would be cool. though. Probably uses a joystick.

    • @cyndifoore7743
      @cyndifoore7743 7 років тому

      Love Your RV you should have asked him to let you blow the horn! Lol

    • @LighthouseProductions1
      @LighthouseProductions1 7 років тому

      Love Your RV you should drive a washington state ferry

  • @kevinthomas895
    @kevinthomas895 7 років тому +1

    If that was the OOCL Atlanta, there is another youtuber who works on that ship: JeffHK

  • @distinguishedheartache8867
    @distinguishedheartache8867 6 років тому

    What's the model and year of your truck?

    • @LoveYourRV
      @LoveYourRV  6 років тому

      1994 Ford F350 7.3L IDI Diesel - www.loveyourrv.com/big-baby-blue-1994-ford-f350-truck/

    • @distinguishedheartache8867
      @distinguishedheartache8867 6 років тому +1

      Love Your RV Wow beautiful! I would kill for that!

  • @denelson83
    @denelson83 6 років тому +1

    How much did you pay to get on board this sailing?

    • @LoveYourRV
      @LoveYourRV  6 років тому

      I showed the receipt on the video. :) $72.75 plus $17 for a reservation

    • @denelson83
      @denelson83 6 років тому

      Love Your RV
      Ah, there it is, at 6:38. To me, that amount of money is way out of limits. BC Ferries should not be charging anybody more than $30 to get on a sailing from Metro Vancouver to the Island.

    • @distinguishedheartache8867
      @distinguishedheartache8867 6 років тому

      denelson83 well, if you've ever been on one you'll know why it's so expensive

    • @denelson83
      @denelson83 6 років тому

      Super Jello
      I live on the Island, and I've been on it quite a few times in the past. But that was before the fares were so ridiculously expensive.

    • @ALSmith-zz4yy
      @ALSmith-zz4yy 6 років тому

      denelson83
      Thirty dollars? How did you come up with that number? Even at the price they charge the ferry corporation loses money and needs over $100 million of taxpayer subsidies every year. If they dropped the price to $30, imagine what the subsidy would have to be.

  • @aguyandhiscomputer
    @aguyandhiscomputer 7 років тому +1

    00:20 sweet Super Air Nautique

  • @haroldbevins393
    @haroldbevins393 7 років тому

    About how long in time is this crossing?

    • @raybbj
      @raybbj 7 років тому +1

      About 2 hours

  • @leroysouza5066
    @leroysouza5066 7 років тому +1

    Like your. Videos. I see beagle a lot never see your wife . Is she Camera shy? Lol. Great job.

  • @cees1910
    @cees1910 7 років тому +1

    Nice trip
    Only its quite on the ship compare to chips trance and england always fulltime
    And we pay for that trip half what you pay 48 euros

  • @hankumanszyski5463
    @hankumanszyski5463 7 років тому +1

    Everyone in the video looks so Canadian.

  • @snubbedpeer
    @snubbedpeer 7 років тому +1

    Wow, a very impressive ferry line! And they are really big. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BC_Ferries

  • @bonalinclearwater4382
    @bonalinclearwater4382 6 років тому +1

    I like the duke point ferry better than departure bayj

  • @murraymaxwell835
    @murraymaxwell835 3 роки тому

    Just so you know. The appropriate pronounciation of the Ferry Terminal's Name. Tsawwassen. The T is silent and sound the first S.
    That is the way B.C.Ferries Crew say it.

    • @LoveYourRV
      @LoveYourRV  3 роки тому

      Yeah, I know, BC ferries does that because in the Indigenous language they often have silent T on words but in reality most people in BC say the T. Kind of like how the S is silent in the French city Paris but most English speakers say it.

  • @kazwo
    @kazwo 7 років тому +1

    You should install a train horn in your truck.

    • @LoveYourRV
      @LoveYourRV  7 років тому +1

      Could be handy sometimes. :)

  • @anthonymarino4260
    @anthonymarino4260 7 років тому +1

    Ray nice vid my turn is coming ( beauty a gift from GOD )