Vancouver
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Vancouver (Port of entry)
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Background
Vancouver is located on the Strait of Georgia along the British Columbia lower mainland. It is situated just north on the US border and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. While the first European to scout the area had been José María Narváez in 1791 commanding the Santa Saturnina, the area had been settled by several native bands long before his arrival.
The Greater Vancouver Area is Canada's third largest metro area with a population of over 2 million. Vancouver is Canada's busiest port being Canada's trade hub with the Pacific Rim.
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Charts
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Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
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Also see: Strait of Georgia
Please note that before, during and shortly after the 2010 Olympics that are likely to be major restrictions on the water ways around Vancouver.
The important bodies of water around Vancouver besides the Strait of Georgia are English Bay, Burrard Inlet, the Fraser River and Boundary Bay. Of these the two most important to cruisers are English Bay and Burrard Inlet.
English Bay is the entrance to False Creek which is home to several of Vancouver's docks and yacht clubs.
Burrard Inlet is the entrance to Coal Harbour. Coal Harbour borders on Stanley Park and the north end of Downtown Vancouver. Burrard Inlet is spanned by Vancouver's famous Lions Gate Bridge. The waters around the bridge are narrow and are used regularly by container ships entering and leaving. There is very little manoeuvring room at that point so do the smart thing and give the container ships the right of way. Tides at this squeeze point can be rather aggressive so an examination of the tide chart is advised.
All of the bridges around Vancouver are designed to accommodate ocean going vessels and so have considerable hight above the high water mark.
Check-in facilities
Where to dock and check in?
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Vancouver is home to many marinas and Yacht Clubs. Some of these are
- The Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
- Kitsilano Yacht Club
- False Creek Yacht Club
- Deep Cove Yacht Club
- Burrard Yacht Club
- Stamps Landing Yacht Club
- Jericho Sailing Centre
Anchorages
- False Creek is an excellent place for yachting visitors to anchor as it is calm and home to Granville Island and Fisherman's Warf as well as bordering on the south end of downtown Vancouver. Anchoring over night requires a permit which you can either get in advance or at the Welcome Center. There is more information here and here
- There is 3 hours of free day time moorage available at The Harbour Green Dock in Coal Harbour.
Offshore Islands
Also see Strait of Georgia
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
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Marine stores
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References & Publications
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Cruiser's Friends
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Forum Discussions
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External Links
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Personal Notes
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