Council of Tourism Association – Voice of British Columbia’s Tourism Industry

COTA on Ferries

British Columbia's ferries are a floating highway, essential to the province's overall transportation network. Threats of service disruptions due to strikes can cause a serious downturn in tourism, as well as harm the reputation of B.C.'s tourism industry. COTA believes that ferries must offer reliable service and affordable passage. COTA has taken the position that no interruptions to service are tolerable and has made recommendations to government in support of replacing strike action with alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to prevent further service disruptions.

Northern ferry service is crucial to maintaining the integrity of the provincial highways system and for the development of the tourism industry in BC. To improve Northern ferry service, COTA supports the four-ship service option presented by BC Ferries for the increased capacity, reliability, and efficiency the new vessels will provide.

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The report linked below is an example of the economic benifits that BC Ferries provides to ferry dependent communities along the coast of British Columbia

2007 SUNSHINE COAST VISITOR STUDY FINDINGS