A demonstration ferry service called the Q to Q has launched in New Westminster, transporting passengers from Quayside to Queensborough in less than five minutes.
The service officially opened this weekend and will run for the remainder of August and September, on weekends and holidays only. In August, the ferry will also run Friday evenings from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ticket prices
- $2 for adults; $1 for youth
- Free for seniors and children under five years old
- Exact change required at dock, or tickets can be purchased at the following locations:
- Anvil Centre
- Queensborough Community Centre
- Tre Galli Gelato Caffé (River Market)
- Exact change required at dock, or tickets can be purchased at the following locations:
Departure and arrival information
Departure times are approximately every 20 minutes. The ferry holds 40 passengers and can accommodate bicycles and pets.
On the New West side, the dock is located below the Inn at the Quay near the River Market.
At Queensborough, the dock is located at the Port Royal public dock.
The first sailing from Port Royal will depart at 9:10 a.m. with departures every 20 minutes and the last sailing will leave Port Royal at 6:50 p.m. (no sailings at 10:50 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 1:50 p.m. or 4:50 p.m.)
Potential for permanent ferry service
New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Cote says the Q to Q ferry service will help the city better understand the potential for a future permanent connection between Queensborough and downtown New Westminster.
Usage statistics will be collected and survey data gathered during the demonstration period.
“As part of our riverfront vision, we are excited about connecting our riverfront communities and amenities,” said Cote.
The service connects the high-density residential community in Queensborough to a number of destinations in downtown New Westminster including the River Market, Westminster Pier Park, Anvil Centre, SkyTrain, and other transit services.
Residents and visitors will also benefit from enhanced access to Queensborough’s businesses and scenic riverfront trails.
The Q to Q Ferry is officially open this weekend! #newwest #Q2Q pic.twitter.com/Lebg1aYmIg
— Jonathan Cote (@jonathanxcote) August 3, 2017
Great ferry ride to Queens borough this morning! Thanks @jonathanxcote for making this a thing #q2q #newwest pic.twitter.com/kG0MlEX5o4
— Janice Meehan (@janmeehan) July 29, 2017
Loved the #Q2Q demonstration ferry service @DowntownNewWest! There were many excited people in the community. #bringingpeopletogether pic.twitter.com/KZ4cZdBrv1
— Dan Doan (@dandoan) July 30, 2017
Out for a rip on the #newwest #Q2Qferry, bud! pic.twitter.com/8LrI9nVUrM
— Devon Cody (@prag_o_matic) July 30, 2017
Catch the Q2Q ferry this weekend for some #FraserRiver fun! Here are some fun activities to do on each side https://t.co/AwmegSIrNd pic.twitter.com/GxUbb80KmW
— Tourism New West (@TourismNewWest) August 5, 2017
