Queen of Surrey Ferry Cancellations | Vancouver News

Ferry chaos hit the Sunshine Coast as multiple sailings between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale were cancelled due to a propeller shaft failure on the aging Queen of Surrey — forcing it back to dock Friday night. With sea trials pending approval from Transport Canada, uncertainty loomed over the rest of Saturday’s schedule. This isn’t the first time the 40-year-old ferry has caused headaches — recent issues include generator and steering panel failures, plus a turbocharger meltdown last fall. B.C. Ferries scrambled to rebook affected passengers, but travelers faced last-minute surprises and delays this past weekend. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2a0a377b3fbc6cfc