Sailing Destinations in around Vancouver, BC Canada

Lasqueti Island

A QUAINT AND ECCENTRIC LITTLE COMMUNITY The island lies south west of Texada Island and a short distance across the Salish Sea to the east coast of Vancouver Island. The main port is False Bay and it is ...

Comox

VISIT THE CHARMING SEASIDE VILLAGE Surrounded by a beautiful valley, and the largest glacier on Vancouver Island, the charming seaside village of Comox is located on the peninsula in the Georgia Strait on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island. The peninsula naturally forms Comox Harbour. Comox is a seaside location with a mountainous horizon and fertile farmlands in the valley. Comox is known for the nearby Strathcona Provincial Park which is the oldest park on Vancouver Island. Locally it is famous for having the largest glacier on Vancouver Island and Della Falls is eight times higher than Niagara making it the highest falls in Canada. There are roughly 13,000 people living in Comox. Comox is an activity haven with beaches, swimming, fishing, ocean kayaking, hiking, biking, diving, golfing and a driving tour. But it is also known as a laid back town.

Discovery Islands Group

Gorge Harbour lies at the entrance of Desolation Sound.

The main islands that make up the chain of the Discovery Islands group are Quadra Island, Cortes Island, the Outer Islands (East and West Thurlow Islands), Sonora Island, Stuart Island, Maurelle Island, Read Island, Raza Island, and East ...

Prideaux Haven

Prideaux Haven is one of the 3 most popular anchorages in Desolation Sound; yet also one of the largest. The scenery and protection from all wind directions coupled with good holding, make it everyone’s favourite sundowners destination. The ...

Lund

COASTAL ACTIVITY HUB Dream and relax on the ocean while devouring the expansive vistas across the Straights of Georgia. Gaze at the snow capped mountains as the sun warms your very soul. A tranquil spot where you will ...

Hardy Island

HARDY ISLAND A great stop over for a well earned break from a long haul back from Princess Louisa National Park. It is located at the end of the Jervis Inlet, north of Blind Bay. ...

Decourcy Island – Pirates Cove

A GREAT ALL WEATHER ANCHORAGE: PIRATES COVE is located at the north end of the Gulf islands, and a popular waiting spot for transiting "Dodds Narrows" as it is only 6 nautical miles from the Narrows. ...

Vancouver Island – Chemanius

THE LITTLE TOWN THAT DID! Located on Vancouver Island, directly across from the islands of Thetis and Kuper. Known as the village of murals. The marina is small, but safe and secure with all amenities available ashore. ...

Vancouver Island – Maple Bay

Dufour 385 has been in the Nanaimo Yacht fleet for 5 years and the yacht management team is the most experienced and ethical in the Pacific Northwest.

A GOOD RENDEZVOUS POINT Maple Bay – located just north of the Sansum Narrows and a good rendezvous point as it is located just an hours drive from Nanaimo, and approximately the same distance from Victoria. The most ...

Saanich Peninsula

SIDNEY: THE SOUTHERN TIP OF VANCOUVER ISLAND Sidney is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island on the Saanich Peninsula. With prevailing westerly ocean winds moderating both summer and winter temperatures, 3.6 kilometres of waterfront. The Swatz ...