BC Ferries:
Schedules:
- Thetis/ Penelakut/ Chemainus
- all routes
"Busy Ferry" schedule - including Dangerous Cargo days and days with expected heavy traffic
Vessel location via:
BC Ferries vessel locator, or
AIS Marine Traffic
Webcam of Thetis line-up (updates every three minutes)
BC Ferries general information:
- Click here for a downloadable pdf from BC Ferries on "How to Stay Informed on BC Ferries Sailings."
- Ferry Advisory Committees (general), or Thetis Island FAC - contact
- BC Ferries Governance
- The complete Coastal Ferry Act
- The BC Ferry Commissioner
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Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department:
Emergency, call 9-1-1, and identify if it is fire, medical or police -related.
Medical Emergencies
Current Fire Hazard rating:
(Click on the graphic below for further information)
Burn Permit Application
The T.I.V.F.D. website for extensive information about fire protection, burning regulations, and more.
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Currently Recurring Events & Activities:
(Occasionally subject to change - keep an eye on eSPOKES! If we're missing something you want included let us know!)Library at Forbes Hall:
Regular open hours with a "Friend of the Library" in attendance, are Saturdays, 10am-1pm; Sundays from 1-4pm (sometimes including tea and treats), and Mondays from 10am-1pm. Also open for exchanging books anytime the Hall is open. Please note that there is a book-return drop box on the court side of the hall, for your convenience when the hall isn't open.
Community Church:
Every Sunday at 10:00am in Forbes Hall. Details here, or call Ernie Hunter at 250-252-0144
Tai Chi:
Open practice, Mondays at 10am, Forbes Hall. Classes expected to start in the fall. For information, contact Carol.
Serenity Group (AA), Mondays at 6:15pm, Forbes Hall. For information, contact Rodney.
Ping-pong:
Thursday evenings at 7pm, at Forbes Hall, whenever there are enough people for a game. If interested, contact Mary
Ukulele club:
Occasional Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm, Forbes Hall. Everyone welcome. Watch eSpokes for specific dates.
Soup's On:
Wednesdays, 11:30am - 1pm (or earlier if they run out), Forbes Hall. Suggested donation, $7 per person. Stopped for the summer - watch for start-up in the fall.
Bridge:
Wednesdays, 1-4pm, Forbes Hall. For information, contact Gurk
TIVFD Drill Night:
Wednesdays at 7pm: Regular drill night for Firefighters and First Responders at the Firehall. If interested in joining the TIVFD or just wanting more information, email info@thetisislandfire.ca
Ping-pong:
Thursday evenings at 7pm, at Forbes Hall, whenever there are enough people for a game. If interested, contact Mary
Knitting Bee:
Fridays from 2-4pm: Knitting (and crocheting and other handcrafts) and socializing at Forbes Hall. Stopping for the summer - watch for start-up in the fall!
Cycling:
Road cycling is a popular activity on Thetis. For information about routes and informal events, call Dave Steen 250 246 3530.
Jollity Farm Market:
Saturdays from 10am - 2pm Spring through Fall: Go to the online order form to pre-order. For information, go to https://www.jollityfarm.ca/
To add an event that we haven't thought of, email us.
