August long weekend. Busiest days of the year for BC Ferries. Reservations are a must. And me picking up my new travel trailer in Chilliwack on the 31st. I'd love to go to the Island, but this looks difficult.

No chance of spending a night in Vancouver? You can overnight at my place, which is 10 minutes from the ferry.

If you are taking a BC Ferry, reserve a sailing on an even-numbered hour. That will keep you off the overly huge ferries. You should be okay crossing before 3:00 pm without reservations until Thursday.