Victoria
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Victoria Port of Entry
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Victoria is the capital of the province of British Columbia, Canada and the oldest city on the west coast of Canada. It is located near the southern tip of Vancouver Island. It is a medium-sized (approx. 350,000 in Greater Victoria, including the Saanich Peninsula) and beautiful city. Nicknamed the Garden City for Butchart Gardens and much green space. It is also said to lie within the world's most northern Mediterranean climate at a latitude of 48.5° North.
Charts
See Strait of Georgia.
Weather
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Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
Islands
See Strait of Georgia.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The Victoria Harbour Authority has maps online showing the route for to entering the harbour to stay out of the heavy float plane landing strip. The strip is marked by yellow buoys.
Entrance
Victoria is a port of entry/exit for Canada. For details see Entrance: Canada.
Berthing
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Causeway & Ship Point

Causeway hosts pleasure vessels, up to 60' (18m) year-round. Victoria's historic downtown, summer festivals, artists, backers, and crafters are only a few steps away. Ship Point is GVHA's luxury yacht and large vessel facility. Ship Point offers slips that can accommodate vessels from 58' (17 m) up to 250' (76.2 m). Water, electricity, toilets, showers, laundry (in the summer), WiFi. Customs clearance can be arranged.
Note: Visitor stay may be limited to 72 hours during the summer.
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (250) 383 8326 & +1 (877) 783 8300; Fax: +1 (250) 383 8306; VHF channel 66A
- Address: Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, 203-468 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC Canada V8W 1W9
- Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing
Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf is a unique marine destination with a distinct flavour. Working fishing vessels, pleasure boats with live-aboard residents, float homes and commercial businesses are all moored at the docks. The wharf is a great destination for those seeking fresh fish or seafood. Many shops.
Note: There is no transient moorage available at Fisherman's Wharf, but it may be possible to find space in the summer months when the fishing boats are away.
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (250) 383 8300; Fax: +1 (250) 383 8322; VHF channel 73
- Address: Erie Street Floats, 12 Erie Street, Victoria, BC Canada V8V 1Y4
Oak Bay Marina
The Oak Bay Marina is a full-service marina located just 10 minutes from downtown Victoria, situated in a sheltered bay in south Oak Bay, with spectacular views of Mount Baker. A full-service chandlery, gift shop, ship repairs and plenty of free parking make the marina a perfect destination for summer cruisers or permanent moorage. Berths for yachts uo to 70' (21 m). Water, electricity, toilets, showers, WiFi, fuel dock. Restaurant. Kayak rentals.
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (250) 598 3369; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel 66a
- Address: 1327 Beach Drive, Victoria, BC Canada V8S 2N4
- Hours: 0900 – 1700, Monday to Friday; 0700 – 2000, Saturday & Sunday
- Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing
West Bay Marina Village

Sheltered facilities conveniently located in Victoria's Harbour, just across from the city's vibrant downtown have made Westbay a home port for Live-Aboard and Recreational mariners for decades. Westbay Marina has all new concrete main docks with galvanized steel fingers and all services to make your boating convenient and pleasurable. We have 30 amp power, water, telephone, cablevision, and sewer pump out at every slip. Internet access hook-up is also available. Private electronic gate access, laundry, toilets, showers, and a great restaurant.
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (250) 385 1831; Fax: +1 (250) 385 2274; VHF channel XX
- Address: 453 Head Street, Victoria, BC Canada V9A 5S1
Royal Victoria Yacht Club

The Royal Victoria Yacht Club was founded in June 1892 and is the oldest yacht club in western Canada. It has 256 slips for boats up to 58' (17 m). Visitors can moor on reciprocal basis. Water, electricity, toilets, showers, laundry, recycling facilitie. Members workshops with power tools. Cranes for lifting boats up to 10,000 lbs. and one up to 2,000 lbs. Dining facilities and events open to Members and their guests only.
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (250) 592 2441; Fax: +1 (250) 370 2286; VHF channel XX
- Address: 3475 Ripon Rd. , Victoria, BC, Canada V8R 6H1
Anchorages
None, but ask.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | In Causeway & Ship Point, Oak Bay Marina, West Bay Marina Village |
Electricity | In Causeway & Ship Point, Oak Bay Marina, West Bay Marina Village |
Toilets | In Causeway & Ship Point, Oak Bay Marina, West Bay Marina Village |
Showers | In Causeway & Ship Point, Oak Bay Marina, West Bay Marina Village |
Laundry | In Causeway & Ship Point, West Bay Marina Village |
Garbage | Bins in the marinas |
Supplies | |
Fuel | Fuel dock in Oak Bay Marina |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | In Oak Bay Marina |
Services | |
Repairs | In Oak Bay Marina |
Internet | WiFi in Causeway & Ship Point, Oak Bay Marina |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | Kayaks in in Oak Bay Marina |
Provisioning
Many shops in Fisherman's Wharf
Eating out
Restaurant in Oak Bay Marina, West Bay Marina Village
Transportation
- Victoria International Airport (YYJ IATA) (is located 30 minutes north of Victoria
- Victoria is also home to the world's largest all-seaplane airline, Harbour Air
- Several ferries
- Local public transportation is run by the Victoria Regional Transit System, which is part of BC Transit.
- Passenger rail service previously operated by Via Rail provided a single daily return trip along between Victoria – Courtenay, along the eastern coast of Vancouver Island
- Due to Victoria's mild year round weather with mostly rainy winters, commuting by bicycle is practical year-round compared to other Canadian cities. For this reason, the Greater Victoria area had the highest rate of bicycle commuting to work of any census metropolitan area in Canada
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
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Links
References
See Canada.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Victoria and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) September, 2018 --Istioploos
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