BC Ferries, the private corporation Coasters sometimes love to hate.
But last week we put out a call for your feel-good stories about everything from epic experiences (whales) to interactions with helpful ferry employees — and you delivered.
From Langdale to Powell River, readers shared anecdotes detailing interactions with workers who had an impact on their journey, turning what could have been the worst day ever, to one filled with gratitude.
We’ve all been there. Long ferry lineups, cancelled sailings, washrooms and elevators out of service. Last summer, due to a cancelled sailing, it took one of our editorial team 13 hours to get back to the Coast from the Island. Did you know, you can get to Taiwan, China or Melbourne, Australia in 13 hours from Vancouver International Airport?
And, of course, at no fault of any ferry employees, but try explaining that to the person who missed their flight, vital doctor’s appointment or grandchild’s big game. It’s a lot — for both the tired, disappointed traveller and the ferry worker who gets to deliver the bad news.
But then there are those moments. Watching visitors from across the globe shriek with glee as one of our resident orcas decides to put on a show. Even as locals, that’s a sight no one should ever take for granted.
So, let’s take a moment to appreciate just how special life on the Coast can be and how those ferry workers are doing everything they can to get us safely from one terminal to another.
We’ve still got room for more of your feel-good ferry tales, so please get in touch with Sandra Thomas at [email protected].
