| M.V. Quinitsa | |
| Place Built | Vancouver, BC |
| Year Built | 1977 |
| Vehicle Capacity | 50 |
| Passenger Capacity | 394 (+ 6 crew) |
| Length | 74.52 m |
| Gross Tons | 1,107 |
| Service Speed | 12 knots |
| Horsepower | 1,440 |
| Est. Retirement Year* | 2024/2025 |
| Onboard Services | Washrooms |
| * From BC Ferries Coastal Ferry Services Contract (2003) |
Special Notes:
- The Quinitsa mainly operates between Buckley Bay (Vancouver Island) and Denman Island (west side). In order to get to Hornby Island, one must first go to Denman Island and cross to the other side to catch another ferry.
- Although the Quinitsa and the Quinsam (which usually operates between downtown Nanaimo and Gabriola Island) look almost identical, they are different in size and capacity.
| Year | Event |
| 1977 | Launched. Built for the BC Ministry of Transportation and Highways Marine Branch. |
| 1985 | October - The Quinitsa and 13 other Ministry of Transportation and Highways Marine Branch ferries were moved to the BC Ferry fleet. |
| 2001 | April 29 - Residents of Hornby Island and Denman Island were stranded for most of a Sunday after the Quinitsa smashed into the Buckley Bay dock, putting it out of order for several hours. |
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