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#441 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 31 January 2024 - 07:09 AM

FRS Clipper is resuming passenger ferry service between Victoria and Seattle on weekends in February.

The Clipper V will offer daily round-trips Feb. 16-19 and Feb. 23-26.

Regular round-trip sailings aboard the Clipper begin in March and continue into early next year.

“These sailings represent a further return to normal service following the pandemic, and we’re thrilled to celebrate with special offerings for our guests,” said Gordon Dirker, chief operating pfficer of FRS Clipper.

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Edited by Victoria Watcher, 31 January 2024 - 07:09 AM.


#442 Nparker

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Posted 31 January 2024 - 07:17 AM

Do they mean the Clipper hasn't been running on weekends for the past 4 years?

#443 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 31 January 2024 - 07:18 AM

I guess it hasn’t been running at all for a while? I have no idea.

#444 Nparker

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Posted 31 January 2024 - 07:23 AM

I've had promotional emails from them over the past year, and just assumed they were running as normal. I never looked into the schedule, because who wants to go to Seattle anymore?

#445 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 31 January 2024 - 07:37 AM

I guess it went out of service from Jan 8 to Feb 15.

Seems the service has become worse since they bought the big boat.

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#446 AllseeingEye

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Posted 31 January 2024 - 07:42 PM

Has anyone taken the Coho lately? I haven't been on the old girl in 40+ years but Mrs and the Kidlin' are off to Seattle next weekend for a little R&R. I presume lineups - coming and going  - and sailing & scheduling ^%$#@'s on the Coho are not the commonplace experience we've come to love and expect on the BCF...?



#447 Mike K.

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Posted 31 January 2024 - 07:57 PM

Yup. She’s back in service on the 7th.

The Coho is great.

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Posted 13 March 2024 - 08:48 AM

First phase of work is beginning:

People travelling between Victoria and Washington state by ferry will soon experience a new secure modern pre-clearance terminal as construction moves forward for the Belleville Terminal Redevelopment Project.

The contract for the construction of Phase I of the Steamship Temporary Terminal has been awarded to Willow Spring Construction Ltd. Early work on the terminal begins immediately, with estimated completion in fall 2024.

The contract for Phase I wharf modifications has been awarded to Pacific Industrial & Marine Ltd. Offsite work on the wharf is about to begin near Cowichan Bay. Wharf work at the terminal is expected to begin this summer.

“This terminal represents a critical trade junction for our region and the country as a whole,” said Rob Fleming, B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “Moving forward with this project to transform it into an improved, modern entry point will not only generate economic growth on both sides of the border, it will make travel more convenient and enjoyable for the people travelling through this hub every year.”

The project is also advancing toward the Phase II permanent upgrades to the terminal. The shortlisted proponents invited to participate in a request for proposal include EllisDon Corporation, KL Belleville Terminal Partners and Pomerleau Inc.

“We are proud to see the next phase of this project, which is integral to the future of trade, travel and tourism in Victoria, roll out,” said Sean Fraser, federal minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. “The Belleville terminal redevelopment will respect modern safety and security standards, while facilitating the movement of both goods and people into the heart of Victoria’s inner harbour. We will continue supporting projects, such as this one, that will strengthen our economy for decades to come.”

During the first phase of construction, people can expect to see closed pedestrian access along the causeway behind the Steamship building, along with the addition of a large temporary structure behind the building this spring. Some noise is anticipated during this phase due to construction work in the coming weeks to modify the wharf and building. There will be no impact to current Clipper and Coho ferry sailings during construction.

“We are thrilled to see this project advancing as the redevelopment of the terminal has been our number 1 priority for the last three decades,” said Paul Nursey, CEO of Destination Greater Victoria. “This is an act of future-proofing our region, our businesses and our relationships with visitors from the U.S., and it keeps Greater Victoria looking like the remarkable destination it truly is.”

The terminal acts as an international gateway for goods, services and passengers, and drives regional and provincial economic growth. Travellers spend approximately $174 million annually, generating $268 million in economic output and $155 million in provincial gross domestic product (GDP).

The upgrade brings the terminal into compliance with the Canada-U.S. Land, Rail, Marine and Air Transport Pre-clearance Agreement, and will streamline travel by allowing passengers to complete the customs and immigration process in Victoria prior to disembarking in the U.S.

The project is expected to be complete in time for the 2028 tourism season, with a budget of $303.9 million and a $41.6-million federal contribution.

The Province is working collaboratively with the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations to identify opportunities to showcase the cultural and geographical significance of the project’s location and welcome visitors into Lekwungen territory.

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#449 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 14 March 2024 - 07:11 AM

Work begins on $303.9M Belleville Terminal redevelopment

 

The first phase includes creation of a temporary terminal by modifying and expanding the wharf at the CPR Steamship building for the FRS Clipper


#450 aastra

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Posted 14 March 2024 - 10:46 AM

 

The first phase includes creation of a temporary terminal...

 

Speaking of temporary structures, what exactly is the deal with the tent over the conference centre square at the back of the Empress Hotel? Wasn't that originally supposed to be a seasonal/temporary thing like ~15 years ago?


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#451 Nparker

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Posted 14 March 2024 - 10:53 AM

...what exactly is the deal with the tent over the conference centre square at the back of the Empress Hotel...

Aside from the fact that it's cheap looking and ugly?



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Posted 14 March 2024 - 10:58 AM

Come on. The current downtown library is only temporary.
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#453 aastra

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Posted 14 March 2024 - 11:02 AM

I could have sworn we talked a fair bit about the tent behind the Empress but I can't find anything. I want to say Pam Madoff was questioning the "temporary" aspect (which makes me wonder if I would have been agreeing with her or disagreeing just for the sake of being a stinker).

Methinks some kind of permanent inside/outside roof/enclosure would surely look a lot better and enhance the overall atmosphere and experience without necessarily being too expensive to build. Or was there some city requirement for it to be a "temporary" enclosure? (permanently temporary, in other words)



#454 Mike K.

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Posted 15 March 2024 - 08:30 AM

Let’s hope the conference centre bought it, and isn’t still leasing it.

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