| M.V. Queen of Chilliwack | |
| Place Built | Norway |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Vehicle Capacity | 115 |
| Passenger Capacity | 389 (+ 24 crew) |
| Length | 114.58 m |
| Gross Tons | 5,618.06 |
| Service Speed | 14 knots |
| Horsepower | 5,880 |
| Est. Retirement Year* | 2008/2009 |
| Onboard Services* | Cafeteria, Gift Shop, Coin-operated showers, Reclining seats, Bar |
| * From BC Ferries Coastal Ferry Services Contract (2003) |
Special Notes:
- The Queen of Chilliwack operates on the Discovery Coast (Port Hardy - Bella Coola and places inbetween) route in the summer and between Earls Cove and Saltery Bay in the off-season.
- Of all the ferries in the fleet, the Queen of Chilliwack and the Queen of the North are the only ones built outside of Canada (Norway and Germany respectively).
| Year | Event |
| 1978 | Launched |
| 1991 | The Basto was bought by BC Ferries from Norway and renamed Queen of Chilliwack. |
| 1996 | The Queen of Chilliwack was given a refit and placed on the new Discovery Coast route, between Port Hardy and Bella Coola with stops inbetween. |
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