Photo: BC Ferries

Vancouver Island's busiest ferry terminal is getting a major commercial makeover.

BC Ferries' Swartz Bay terminal in Sidney will see a waterfront boardwalk and rooftop patio on a revamped cafeteria area along with road improvements, green space and a children's play area.

Work could begin in a couple of years at the terminal, which sees 7.5 million travellers a year, CTV News reports.

"We're at all-time record highs right now in terms of foot passengers and passenger vehicles," spokesperson Mark Wilson told CTV.

The multimillion-dollar project is part of BC Ferries' 25-year plan for the terminal.

– with files from CTV Vancouver Island