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==Canada==
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around Canada.
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An overview of sailing and cruising on Canada's coasts and waterways is of course a daunting task. After all, Canada is the second largest country on earth with extensive coastlines on the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic Oceans, all but one (Michigan) of the Great Lakes and innumerable smaller lakes and waterways. No single description of cruising conditions, weather patterns, or other classifications can be applied except perhaps for one: no tropical climate here (even so, the weather on the Great Lakes is generally warm and humid during the summer months...) Coastal navigation on all coasts can be challenging because of topography which often contributes to strong tidal currents.  Careful planning and navigation are required. The Great Lakes, of course, are huge fresh water reservoirs and are not subject to tidal influences.
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====Atlantic Region====
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(The coasts of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, including the Bay of Fundy), Newfoundland and Labrador, the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Laurence River to and beyond Montreal)
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An overview of sailing and cruising on Canada's coasts and waterways is, of course, a daunting task. After all, Canada is the second largest country on earth with extensive coastlines on the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic Oceans, all but one (Michigan) of the Great Lakes and innumerable smaller lakes and waterways. No single description of cruising conditions, weather patterns, or other classifications can be applied except perhaps for one: no tropical climate here (even so, the weather on the Great Lakes is generally warm and humid during the summer months...) Coastal navigation on all coasts can be challenging because of topography which often contributes to strong tidal currents.  Careful planning and navigation are required. The Great Lakes, of course, are huge freshwater reservoirs and are not subject to tidal influences.
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====Pacific Region====
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==Charts==
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(The coast of British Columbia including the Inside Passage to Alaska)
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The [http://www.chs-shc.gc.ca/pub/en/ Canadian Hydrographic Service] produces charts in both paper and digital formats.
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====Great Lakes====
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; British Admiralty
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(St. Lawrence River west of Montreal's locks on the St. Lawrence Seaway),Lake Ontario, the Welland Canal that by-passes Niagara Falls, Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, Lake Huron and Georgian Bay (including the North Channel), Lake Superior)
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: BA232a - Newfoundland, southern portion
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: BA232b - Newfoundland, northern portion
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: BA 424 - The Great Lakes
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: BA1499 - Cross sound to Kodiak island
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: BA1651 - Nova Scotia
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: BA2431 - Cape Ommaney to Cross sound
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: BA2462 - Windhambay to Icy point, Stephens passage and Lyn canal
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: BA2516 - Gulf of Saint Lawrence
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: BA3933 - Juan de Fuca strait to Dixon entrance
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: BA4801 -  Mexican Border to Chinook trough
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====Northwest Passage and Hudson Bay====
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==Weather==
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(For the truly intrepid...)
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''See individual [[#Regions|regions]], [[#Ports, Marinas, and Islands|ports, and islands]]''
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=== Climate and Weather ===
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===Weather links===
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Submit the climate and general weather details
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* [http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/marine/ Environment Canada] issues official marine forecasts several times a day for most major settlements and waterways on the Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific coasts and the major inland lakes. Marine forecasts are also broadcast continuously, in English and French, on the VHF WX channels near major waterways and shipping routes
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* [http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/marine/ Environment Canada] issues official marine forecasts several times a day for most major settlements and waterways on the Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific coasts and the major inland lakes. Marine forecasts are also broadcast continuously, in English and French, on the VHF WX channels near major waterways and shipping routes.
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==Passages==
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{{Image right| Canada Gulf Islands map.png| Canada Gulf Islands}}
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===Charts===
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* [[Passage North Atlantic-W-E|Trans-Atlantic]] - Canada to Europe (North Atlantic)
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* The [http://www.chs-shc.gc.ca/pub/en/ Canadian Hydrographic Service] produces charts in both paper and digital formats.
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* [[Passage North Atlantic-E-W|Trans-Atlantic]] - Europe to Canada (North Atlantic)
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* [[Pacific Circumnavigation]]
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==Communication==
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Any navigation notes here.  
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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*Visitors to Canada should note that marinas typically monitor and respond to calls on channel 68. When contacting a marina do not hail them on channel 16*
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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=== Arrival/Departure procedures  ===
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==Entrance==
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'''Arrival'''<br />
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====Arrival====
First arrival MUST be made at a port of entry. Contact Customs on 1-888-CANPASS. CANPASS is a program to streamline customs and immigration clearance. Customs will require:  
First arrival MUST be made at a port of entry. Contact Customs on 1-888-CANPASS. CANPASS is a program to streamline customs and immigration clearance. Customs will require:  
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* Vessel's name  
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* Registration number  
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* Last port of call  
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*List of ports intending to visit  
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* List of ports intending to visit  
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*Each crewmembers' full name, date of birth, nationality, purpose of visit and length of stay in Canada or, in the case of returning residents, length of absence.  
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* Each crewmembers' full name, date of birth, nationality, purpose of visit and length of stay in Canada or, in the case of returning residents, length of absence.  
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*All personal goods being imported, including firearms and ammunition as well as alcohol and tobacco products, must be declared.
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* All personal goods being imported, including firearms and ammunition as well as alcohol and tobacco products, must be declared.  Wine in excess of a handful of bottles is taxed.  1-888-CANPASS accepts duty payment via credit card.
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You will then either be cleared to leave the area and enter Canada, or notified to wait for a customs or immigration officer to complete documents or conduct an examination. At the conclusion of the customs process, you will receive a "report number". This number should be displayed in a suitable place where it is visable to inspectors.  
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You will then either be cleared to leave the area and enter Canada, or notified to wait for a customs or immigration officer to complete documents or conduct an examination. At the conclusion of the customs process, you will receive a "report number". This number should be displayed in a suitable place where it is visable to inspectors.
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'''Departure'''<br />
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====Departure====
Details?  
Details?  
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=== Immigration, Visas &amp; Customs ===
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==Customs and Immigration==
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'''Immigration'''<br  />
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====Customs====
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* Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival
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* PETS:- Dogs and cats require a rabies vaccination certificate or certificate stating rabies-free status. Those from the United States require the certificate to be signed and dated by a veterinarian indicating that the animal has been vaccinated against rabies within the last three years. This certificate must provide sufficient description and detail to enable adequate identification. The Rabies Certificate must be valid for 12 months and dated at least 30 days prior to entry into Canada
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====Immigration====
Visas: Full current information on the [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp Official Webpage]. A six month stay is normally granted.  
Visas: Full current information on the [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp Official Webpage]. A six month stay is normally granted.  
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NEXUS is designed to expedite the border clearance process for low risk, pre-approved travellers into Canada and the United States (Canadian and American crews). Full current details on the [http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/menu-eng.html Official NEXUS Webpage]  
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NEXUS is designed to expedite the border clearance process for low risk, pre-approved travellers into Canada and the United States (Canadian and American crews). Full current details on the [http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/menu-eng.html Official NEXUS Webpage].
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==Health and Security==
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{{GreenText|Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.}}
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* Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival.
 
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* PETS:- Dogs and cats require a rabies vaccination certificate or certificate stating rabies-free status. Those from the United States require the certificate to be signed and dated by a veterinarian indicating that the animal has been vaccinated against rabies within the last three years. This certificate must provide sufficient description and detail to enable adequate identification. The Rabies Certificate must be valid for 12 months and dated at least 30 days prior to entry into Canada.
 
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=== Ports and Popular Stops ===
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==Regions==
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====Atlantic Region====
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The coasts of '''New Brunswick''' and [[Nova Scotia]], including the '''Bay of Fundy'''), [[Newfoundland|Newfoundland &<br />Labrador]], the '''Gulf of St. Lawrence''' and the St. Laurence River to and beyond Montreal.
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Also see [[Great Lakes]].  
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====Pacific Region====
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The [[Strait of Georgia]], and the coast of '''British Columbia''' including the Inside Passage to Alaska.
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St. Lawrence River west of Montreal's locks on the St. Lawrence Seaway), Lake Ontario, the Welland Canal that by-passes Niagara Falls, Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, Lake Huron and Georgian Bay (including the North Channel), Lake Superior.
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: [[Halifax]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Chester]]
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: [[LaHave]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Lunenburg]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Parrsboro]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Pictou]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Port Medway]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Pugwash]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Sheet Harbour]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Sherburne]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Yarmouth]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Caraquet]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Chatham]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Dalhousie]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Newcastle]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Saint John]] (Port of entry)
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: [[St Andrews]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Charlottetown]] (Port of entry)
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This Wiki attempts to cover only those ports that would be of particular interest to cruising yachts.
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: [[Summerside]] (Port of entry)
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''Also see [[Great Lakes]]''.
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: [[Argentia]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Corner Brook]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Fortune]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Harbour Grace]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Lewisporte]]
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: [[St John's]] (Port of entry)<br/><br/>''Also see'':
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| '''Quebec''' || '''Ontario''' || '''Gulf Islands''' || '''North West<br>Territories'''
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| [[Nova Scotia]] || [[New Brunswick]] || [[Prince Edward island|Prince Edward<br />Island]]
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: [[Gaspe]] (Port of entry)
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  {{dest| Cape Breton Island |i|d}}
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: [[Port Alfred]] (Port of entry)
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  {{dest| Halifax |e|h|m|a|d}}
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: [[Rimouski]] (Port of entry)
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  {{dest| Chester |h|m|a}}
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: [[Riviere du Loup]] (Port of entry)
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  {{dest| LaHave |e|m}}
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  {{dest| Lunenburg |e|h|m|a}}
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  {{dest| Parrsboro |a|d}}
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  {{dest| Pictou |h|m}}
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  {{dest| Port Medway |h|d}}
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  {{dest| Pugwash |m|d}}
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  {{dest| Sheet Harbour |a|d}}
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  {{dest| Sherburne |e|h|m|a}}
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  {{dest| Yarmouth |e|m}}
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: [[Brockville]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Cornwall]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Goderich]] (Port of entry)
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  {{dest|Dalhousie |m|e}}
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: [[Kingston Canada|Kingston]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Toronto]] (Port of entry)
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: {{dest|North Head Harbour |e|h|a}}
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: [[Welland]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Sarnia]] (Port of Entry
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  {{dest|Saint John |h|e|m|a}}
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: [[Lake Huron]])
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  {{dest|St Andrews |h|m|a}}
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: [[Gabriola Island]]
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  {{dest|Charlottetown|h|e|m|a}}
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: [[Galiano Island]]
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: [[Pender Island]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Thetis Island]]
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  {{dest|Harbour Grace|h|e|d}}
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  {{dest|St John's|h|e|d}}
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  {{dest|Rimouski|h|e|m}}
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  {{dest|Riviere du Loup|m}}
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  {{dest|Brockville|h|e|m|a}}
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  {{dest|Cornwall|h|e|d}}
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  {{dest|Goderich|h|m|d}}
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  {{dest|Kingston Canada|label= Kingston |m|e|a}}
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| [[Strait of Georgia|Strait of Georgia /<br />(Gulf Islands)]] ||[[Vancouver Island]] || [[British Columbia]]
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: [[North Head Harbour]] (Port of entry)
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  {{dest|Bowen Island|i|m|a}}
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  {{dest|Chatham Islands|i|d}}
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  {{dest|Gabriola Island|i|m|a}}
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  {{dest|Galiano Island|i|m|a}}
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  {{dest|Gambier Island|i|m|d}}
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  {{dest|Keats Island|i|a}}
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  {{dest|Pender Island|i|m|a}}
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: {{dest|Pender Island#Poets Cove Marina |label=Poets Cove Marina|e|m}}
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  {{dest|Saltspring Island|i|h|m|a|d}}
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  {{dest|Thetis Island|i|m|a}}
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  {{dest|Vancouver Island|i|e|h|m}}
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: [[Kitimat]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Prince Rupert Harbour]] (Port of entry)
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  {{dest| Comox|e|a|m}}
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: [[Vancouver]] (Port of entry)
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  {{dest| Nanaimo |e|h|m|a|d}}
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  {{dest| Port Alberni|e|h|d}}
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  {{dest| Port Hardy|e|h|m|a|d}}
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[[Cortes Bay]]
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: [[Duncan]]<br>[[Nanaimo]] (Port of entry)
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[[Lund]]
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: [[Port Alberni]] (Port of entry)
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[[Okeover Harbour]]
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: [[Port Hardy]] (Port of entry)
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: [[Sidney]] (Port of entry)
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==Transportation==
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[[Image:Canada Gulf Islands map.png|thumb|right|300px]]  
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''See individual [[#Regions|regions]], [[#Ports, Marinas, and Islands|ports, and islands]]''.
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*[[Passage North Atlantic-W-E|Trans-Atlantic]] - Canada to Europe (North Atlantic)  
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==Friends==
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*[[Passage North Atlantic-E-W|Trans-Atlantic]] - Europe to Canada (North Atlantic)
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==Forums==
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* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/canada.html Canada Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum]  
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==Links==
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* [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Canada Noonsite]
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==References==
The Dreamspeaker Guides by Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones cover the area around Vancouver Island in great depth in six volumes. Their focus is on lovely anchorages as much as on Marinas and services. The individual volumes are:
The Dreamspeaker Guides by Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones cover the area around Vancouver Island in great depth in six volumes. Their focus is on lovely anchorages as much as on Marinas and services. The individual volumes are:
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- Volume 1  Gulf islands & Vancouver Island
 
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- Volume 2  Desolation Sound & Discovery Islands
 
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- Volume 3 Vancouver, Howe Sound & the Sunshine Coast
 
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- Volume 4 The San Juan Islands
 
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- Volume 5 The Broughtons
 
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- Volume 6 The West Coast of Vancouver Island
 
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More information can be found at[ http://www.dreamspeakerguides.com/]
 
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=== Links to Forum Discussions  ===
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* {{Reference|Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones|[http://www.amazon.com/Dreamspeaker-Cruising-Guide-Vancouver-Victoria/dp/1550174029 Dreamspeaker Cruising Guide Series: The Gulf Islands & Vancouver Island: Victoria & Sooke to Nanaimo, Volume 1]|Harbour (March 10, 2006)|978-1550174021}}
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)  
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* {{Reference|Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones|[http://www.amazon.com/Dreamspeaker-Cruising-Desolation-Discovery-Islands/dp/0996979956 Dreamspeaker Cruising Guide Series: Desolation Sound & the Discovery Islands: Volume 2]|FineEdge.com LLC; 4th edition (March 13, 2017)|978-0996979955}}
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* {{Reference|Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones|[http://www.amazon.com/Dreamspeaker-Cruising-Guide-Vancouver-Sunshine/dp/1550177362 Dreamspeaker Cruising Guide Series: Vancouver, Howe Sound & the Sunshine Coast: Volume 3, 3rd Edition]|Harbour (April 30, 2016)|978-1550177367}}
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* {{Reference|Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones|[http://www.harbourpublishing.com/title/Dreamspeaker42ed Dreamspeaker Cruising Guide Series: The San Juan Islands, Volume 4]|Harbour (February 2016)|978-1-55017-717-6}}
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* {{Reference|Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones|[http://www.amazon.com/Dreamspeaker-Cruising-Guide-Broughtons-Vancouver/dp/1550177133 Dreamspeaker Cruising Guide Series: The Broughtons: Vancouver Island, Kelsey Bay to Port Hardy, Volume 5, 2nd Edition]|Harbour (May 30, 2016)|978-1550177138}}
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* {{Reference|Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones|[http://www.harbourpublishing.com/title/DreamspeakerCruisingGuideVolume62017 A Dreamspeaker Cruising Guide, Vol. 6: The West Coast of Vancouver Island]| Harbour 2nd edition (October 2017)|978-1-55017-817-3}}
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*[http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/canada.html Canada Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum]
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More information can be found at [http://www.dreamspeakerguides.com/ Dreamspeaker Guides Website].
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WorldNorthern AmericaCanada
Canada
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Capital Ottawa
Language English, French
Currency Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Time zone (UTC−3.5 to −8) , DST: (UTC−2.5 to −7)
Calling code +1

An overview of sailing and cruising on Canada's coasts and waterways is, of course, a daunting task. After all, Canada is the second largest country on earth with extensive coastlines on the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic Oceans, all but one (Michigan) of the Great Lakes and innumerable smaller lakes and waterways. No single description of cruising conditions, weather patterns, or other classifications can be applied except perhaps for one: no tropical climate here (even so, the weather on the Great Lakes is generally warm and humid during the summer months...) Coastal navigation on all coasts can be challenging because of topography which often contributes to strong tidal currents. Careful planning and navigation are required. The Great Lakes, of course, are huge freshwater reservoirs and are not subject to tidal influences.

Charts

The Canadian Hydrographic Service produces charts in both paper and digital formats.

British Admiralty
BA232a - Newfoundland, southern portion
BA232b - Newfoundland, northern portion
BA 424 - The Great Lakes
BA1499 - Cross sound to Kodiak island
BA1651 - Nova Scotia
BA2431 - Cape Ommaney to Cross sound
BA2462 - Windhambay to Icy point, Stephens passage and Lyn canal
BA2516 - Gulf of Saint Lawrence
BA3933 - Juan de Fuca strait to Dixon entrance
BA4801 - Mexican Border to Chinook trough

Weather

See individual regions, ports, and islands

Weather links

  • Environment Canada issues official marine forecasts several times a day for most major settlements and waterways on the Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific coasts and the major inland lakes. Marine forecasts are also broadcast continuously, in English and French, on the VHF WX channels near major waterways and shipping routes

Passages

Canada Gulf Islands

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Entrance

Arrival

First arrival MUST be made at a port of entry. Contact Customs on 1-888-CANPASS. CANPASS is a program to streamline customs and immigration clearance. Customs will require:

  • Vessel's name
  • Registration number
  • Last port of call
  • List of ports intending to visit
  • Each crewmembers' full name, date of birth, nationality, purpose of visit and length of stay in Canada or, in the case of returning residents, length of absence.
  • All personal goods being imported, including firearms and ammunition as well as alcohol and tobacco products, must be declared. Wine in excess of a handful of bottles is taxed. 1-888-CANPASS accepts duty payment via credit card.

You will then either be cleared to leave the area and enter Canada, or notified to wait for a customs or immigration officer to complete documents or conduct an examination. At the conclusion of the customs process, you will receive a "report number". This number should be displayed in a suitable place where it is visable to inspectors.

Departure

Details?

Customs and Immigration

Customs

  • Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival
  • PETS:- Dogs and cats require a rabies vaccination certificate or certificate stating rabies-free status. Those from the United States require the certificate to be signed and dated by a veterinarian indicating that the animal has been vaccinated against rabies within the last three years. This certificate must provide sufficient description and detail to enable adequate identification. The Rabies Certificate must be valid for 12 months and dated at least 30 days prior to entry into Canada

Immigration

Visas: Full current information on the Official Webpage. A six month stay is normally granted.

NEXUS is designed to expedite the border clearance process for low risk, pre-approved travellers into Canada and the United States (Canadian and American crews). Full current details on the Official NEXUS Webpage.

Health and Security

Health

Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.


Security

Details?

Regions

Atlantic Region

The coasts of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, including the Bay of Fundy), Newfoundland &
Labrador
, the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Laurence River to and beyond Montreal.

Pacific Region

The Strait of Georgia, and the coast of British Columbia including the Inside Passage to Alaska.

Great Lakes

St. Lawrence River west of Montreal's locks on the St. Lawrence Seaway), Lake Ontario, the Welland Canal that by-passes Niagara Falls, Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, Lake Huron and Georgian Bay (including the North Channel), Lake Superior.

Northwest Passage and Hudson Bay

For the truly intrepid...

Ports, Marinas, and Islands

This Wiki attempts to cover only those ports that would be of particular interest to cruising yachts.

Also see Great Lakes.

Key to symbols: |Island icon – island |Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |Needs data icon – needs data ||
Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward
Island
Cape Breton Island Cape Breton Island /wiki/Cape_Breton_Island Island icon – island |Needs data icon – needs data |
Halifax Halifax /wiki/Halifax Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |Needs data icon – needs data |
Chester Chester /wiki/Chester Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
LaHave LaHave /wiki/LaHave Port of entry icon – port of entry |Marina icon – marina |
Lunenburg Lunenburg /wiki/Lunenburg Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Parrsboro Parrsboro /wiki/Parrsboro Anchorage icon – anchorage |Needs data icon – needs data |
Pictou Pictou /wiki/Pictou Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |
Port Medway Port Medway /wiki/Port_Medway Harbour icon – harbour |Needs data icon – needs data |
Pugwash Pugwash /wiki/Pugwash Marina icon – marina |Needs data icon – needs data |
Sheet Harbour Sheet Harbour /wiki/Sheet_Harbour Anchorage icon – anchorage |Needs data icon – needs data |
Sherburne Sherburne /wiki/Sherburne Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Yarmouth Yarmouth /wiki/Yarmouth Port of entry icon – port of entry |Marina icon – marina |
Caraquet Caraquet /wiki/Caraquet Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |
Chatham Chatham /wiki/Chatham Harbour icon – harbour |Needs data icon – needs data |
Dalhousie Dalhousie /wiki/Dalhousie Port of entry icon – port of entry |Marina icon – marina |
Grand Manan IslandGrand Manan Island/wiki/Grand_Manan_Island Island icon – island |
North Head Harbour North Head Harbour /wiki/North_Head_Harbour Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Newcastle, New Brunswick Newcastle, New Brunswick /wiki/Newcastle,_New_Brunswick Harbour icon – harbour |Needs data icon – needs data |
Saint John Saint John /wiki/Saint_John Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
St Andrews St Andrews /wiki/St_Andrews Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
CharlottetownCharlottetown/wiki/Charlottetown Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
SummersideSummerside/wiki/Summerside Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |
Newfoundland &
Labrador
Quebec Ontario
ArgentiaArgentia/wiki/Argentia Harbour icon – harbour |Needs data icon – needs data |
Corner BrookCorner Brook/wiki/Corner_Brook Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Anchorage icon – anchorage |Needs data icon – needs data |
Fogo IslandFogo Island/wiki/Fogo_Island Island icon – island |Harbour icon – harbour |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
FortuneFortune/wiki/Fortune Harbour icon – harbour |Needs data icon – needs data |
Harbour GraceHarbour Grace/wiki/Harbour_Grace Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Needs data icon – needs data |
Lewisporte Lewisporte /wiki/Lewisporte Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |
St John'sSt John's/wiki/St_John%27s Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Needs data icon – needs data |
Also see:
Saint Pierre and
Miquelon islands
Saint Pierre and
Miquelon islands
/wiki/Saint-Pierre_and_Miquelon
Island icon – island |Needs data icon – needs data |
(France)
GaspeGaspe/wiki/Gaspe Port of entry icon – port of entry |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Port AlfredPort Alfred/wiki/Port_Alfred Harbour icon – harbour |Anchorage icon – anchorage |Needs data icon – needs data |
RimouskiRimouski/wiki/Rimouski Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |
Riviere du LoupRiviere du Loup/wiki/Riviere_du_Loup Marina icon – marina |
BrockvilleBrockville/wiki/Brockville Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
CornwallCornwall/wiki/Cornwall Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Needs data icon – needs data |
GoderichGoderich/wiki/Goderich Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Needs data icon – needs data |
KingstonKingston/wiki/Kingston_Canada Port of entry icon – port of entry |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
TorontoToronto/wiki/Toronto Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
WellandWelland/wiki/Welland Harbour icon – harbour |Needs data icon – needs data |
Sarnia Sarnia /wiki/Sarnia Marina icon – marina |
Lake HuronLake Huron/wiki/Lake_Huron
Strait of Georgia /
(Gulf Islands)
Vancouver Island British Columbia
Anvil IslandAnvil Island/wiki/Anvil_Island Island icon – island |Needs data icon – needs data |
Bowen IslandBowen Island/wiki/Bowen_Island Island icon – island |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Chatham IslandsChatham Islands/wiki/Chatham_Islands Island icon – island |Needs data icon – needs data |
Gabriola IslandGabriola Island/wiki/Gabriola_Island Island icon – island |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Galiano IslandGaliano Island/wiki/Galiano_Island Island icon – island |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Gambier IslandGambier Island/wiki/Gambier_Island Island icon – island |Marina icon – marina |Needs data icon – needs data |
Keats IslandKeats Island/wiki/Keats_Island Island icon – island |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Pender IslandPender Island/wiki/Pender_Island Island icon – island |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Poets Cove MarinaPoets Cove Marina/wiki/Pender_Island Port of entry icon – port of entry |Marina icon – marina |
Saltspring IslandSaltspring Island/wiki/Saltspring_Island Island icon – island |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |Needs data icon – needs data |
Thetis IslandThetis Island/wiki/Thetis_Island Island icon – island |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Vancouver IslandVancouver Island/wiki/Vancouver_Island Island icon – island |Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |
Campbell RiverCampbell River/wiki/Campbell_River Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |
Comox Comox/wiki/Comox Port of entry icon – port of entry |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Duncan Duncan /wiki/Duncan Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Nanaimo Nanaimo /wiki/Nanaimo Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |Needs data icon – needs data |
Port Alberni Port Alberni/wiki/Port_Alberni Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Needs data icon – needs data |
Port Hardy Port Hardy/wiki/Port_Hardy Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |Needs data icon – needs data |
Sidney Sidney/wiki/Sidney Port of entry icon – port of entry |Marina icon – marina |
Victoria Victoria /wiki/Victoria Port of entry icon – port of entry |Marina icon – marina |

Cortes Bay

KitimatKitimat/wiki/Kitimat Port of entry icon – port of entry |Marina icon – marina |

Lund Okeover Harbour

Prince Rupert HarbourPrince Rupert Harbour/wiki/Prince_Rupert_Harbour Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |

Refuge Cove|

VancouverVancouver/wiki/Vancouver Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Kitimat Kitimat/wiki/Kitimat Port of entry icon – port of entry |
Prince Rupert Harbour Prince Rupert Harbour/wiki/Prince_Rupert_Harbour Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Vancouver Vancouver/wiki/Vancouver Port of entry icon – port of entry |

Transportation

See individual regions, ports, and islands.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

The Dreamspeaker Guides by Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones cover the area around Vancouver Island in great depth in six volumes. Their focus is on lovely anchorages as much as on Marinas and services. The individual volumes are:

More information can be found at Dreamspeaker Guides Website.

Comments

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