MV Queen of Cowichan is a BC Ferries vessel, built in Victoria, British Columbia in 1976.

This means the ship never has to turn around in port during regular service.

The ships two MaK 12M551AK engines turn out 11,860 horsepower (8,840 kW) which gives it a service speed of 20.5 knots (38.0 km/h; 23.6 mph).

Like all the C-class ferries it is 139.28 metres (456 ft 11 in) long.

A lower car deck capable of carrying trucks and buses carries the overheight vehicles while the upper car deck can carry the majority of the cars on board.