Historic Vancouver Island ferry service to bring back Sunday cruises next month

A historic ferry service on Vancouver Island is bringing back Sunday cruises between Port Alberni, B.C., and the remote Barkley Sound next month.

Nanaimo, B.C.-based Devon Transport announced Monday that the iconic MV Frances Barkley passenger ferry would launch scenic sailings of the inlet on Aug. 7.

Devon Transport principal Greg Willmon says the sailings will feature a new onboard food and beverage menu that will now include wine and beer. Last year the 75-year-old Frances Barkley ferry service was on the brink of going under before Devon Transport stepped in to buy the operation.

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