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10 Of The World’s Best Ferry Rides
I love ferries because they let you see much of the same scenery you’d pass on a tourist boat cruise, at a fraction of the cost and without the stupefyingly dull taped commentary.
Earl's Cove to Saltery Bay / Photo by Laura Byrne Paquet
I’ve long been a fan of B.C. Ferries‘ scenic routes, ever since I took my first trip from Vancouver to Victoria (well, from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay, if you want to get technical) over two decades ago.
My enthusiasm was rekindled earlier this month when I had the chance to hop aboard several ferries on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast. The scenery rivalled almost anything you’d see from the deck of a pricey cruise ship. Just check out this view along the route from Earl’s Cove to Saltery Bay.
It turns out my fellow members of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) agree with me. The B.C. Ferries made SATW’s new list of the world’s top 10 ferry rides.
Laura Byrne Paquet
A journalist, specializing in social history, retail and travel topics. Laura has created a website, LaVidaLocal.com, that delves into ways to live like a local while travelling. Her articles have appeared in more than 80 publications in Canada, the U.S. and Europe. She has also written 11 books. You can check out her personal website at LauraByrnePaquet.com.
