West Coast baseball fans now have the option to skirt across the Juan de Fuca strait and watch the Blue Jays play the Seattle Mariners in the upcoming American League Championships Series after the Mariners earned their spot, defeating the Detroit Tigers 3-2 over a grueling 15-innings Friday.

Following last night’s deciding Game 5 win, the Seattle Mariners now advance to the best-of-seven American League Championship Series.

The Mariners making the next round opens up the option for B.C. baseball fans to cross the border to Seattle next week for Games 3, 4 and tentatively 5.

When the Blue Jays came to Seattle this spring to play their annual three-game series, fewer baseball fans than usual made the annual pilgrimage after U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of imposed tariffs on Canadian goods.

Many Canadians and British Columbians continue to boycott U.S. goods and services in a display of country-wide solidarity.

But some fans still chose to head south this spring and support Canada’s only MLB team, as their display of Canadian solidarity.

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The FRS Clipper, operator of the Victoria Clipper faster ferry between Victoria and Seattle hopes to see more passengers on board for next week’s games.

Before the Mariners had even secured their spot in the ALCS, the passenger ferry service announced a special “Playoff Express” sailing in anticipation of Victoria fans coming to Seattle, stating it’s “stepping up to the plate with a special 11 a.m. Playoff Express sailing from Victoria on October 15.”

Then on Saturday morning, a spokesperson for FRS Clipper told CHEK in an email: “just a quick note to say that with the Mariners’ win last night this is now confirmed!”

The Clipper Ferry is fueled up and ready to transport Canadian fans from Victoria to Seattle for the ALCS, with their newly released Playoff Express sailing schedule.

“Onboard fans will find special themed drinks and décor to celebrate this historic face-off. The sailing is now open for booking at frs-clipper.com. If either team is eliminated in the Division Series, the special sailing will be cancelled and guests will receive a full refund,” states the release from the FRS Clipper.

The Clipper Victoria’s “Playoff Express” sailing leaves Victoria at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15 arriving in Seattle at 2 p.m. At the time of publication, this added sailing was not visible in the regular schedule, but FRS Clipper confirmed with CHEK it is still running and they are working to update the online schedule.

See below for the scheduled sailings that coincide with Games 3, 4, and 5 on Oct. 15–17 at T-Mobile Park.

Should changes occur, view the Playoff Express schedule for the most up-to-date info.

Mon., Oct. 13: Victoria to Seattle: 5 p.m.; Seattle to Victoria: 8 a.m.

Wed., Oct. 15: Victoria to Seattle: 11 a.m.;

Thurs., Oct. 16: Victoria to Seattle: 1:30 p.m.; Seattle to Victoria: 8 a.m.

Fri., Oct. 17: . Victoria to Seattle: 5 p.m.; Seattle to Victoria: 8 a.m.

Sat., Oct. 18: Victoria to Seattle: 5 p.m.; Seattle to Victoria: 8 a.m.

Sun., Oct. 19: Victoria to Seattle: 5 p.m.; Seattle to Victoria: 8 a.m.

“This cross-border baseball showdown would be a home run for fans on both sides — and we’re thrilled to help Blue Jays supporters make the trip south to cheer their team on,” said Mark Collins, CEO of FRS Clipper.

“The party is starting onboard,” said Collins, adding, “there’s no financial risk when you pre-book your ferry and hotel with us.”

But travelling to the game is half the battle. Tickets are already selling out fast for the upcoming series and costing anywhere from $500 or more per seat.

The Blue Jays host the Seattle Mariners in Toronto for Game 1 of the ALCS, this Sunday at 5:08 p.m. PT.

Blue Jays vs. Mariners best-of-seven schedule

The Toronto Blue Jays will host the Mariners at Rogers Centre for Games 1 and 2 on Sunday, Oct. 12 and Monday, Oct. 13 respectively.

Then both teams will fly to Seattle for Games 3 and 4, happening on Wednesday, Oct. 15 and Thursday, Oct. 16, with a tentative Game 5 on Friday, Oct. 17.

The remaining two games are tentatively scheduled in Toronto – Game 6 on Sunday, Oct. 19 and Game 7 on Monday, Oct. 20.

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–With files from the MLB.