Berths in Vancouver
Moorage on Coal Harbour, pilotage, clearance and pleasure-use rules for yachts that come to Vancouver.
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Marinas on Coal Harbour
| Marina | Address | Moorage | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Harbour Marina | 1525 Coal Harbour Quay | Guest berths from 30 to 330 feet. VHF 66A. Recreational use only: no chartering or commercial use. | 604-681-2628 |
| Bayshore West Marina | 450 Denman Street | No designated transient slips. Transient moorage is offered only when existing customers are away cruising or in repair. | 604-689-5331, info@bayshorewestmarina.com |
Coal Harbour Marina and Bayshore West Marina: own websites. The Bayshore West notice is dated 20 October 2026.
Services on Coal Harbour
Pilotage and clearance
Pleasure craft over 500 GT
The General Pilotage Regulations, section 25.9, say every pleasure craft of more than 500 gross tonnage in the Pacific Pilotage Authority region is subject to compulsory pilotage.
Pacific Pilotage Authority waivers
Pacific Pilotage Authority guidelines (revised November 2024): the authority may waive compulsory pilotage on application for a vessel under 10,000 gross tons, if the deck watch officers meet the certificate and return voyage conditions. Apply at least two weeks before sailing at waivers@ppa.gc.ca. The waiver is not granted until the authority issues a waiver letter.
Reporting on arrival
The CBSA private boats page says a boat can only enter Canada at an open designated marine reporting site. With fewer than 30 passengers, the operator reports by telephone at a telephone reporting site (1-888-226-7277) or in person at a site staffed by the CBSA. Groups of 30 or more cannot be cleared by telephone and must notify the CBSA in writing at least 72 hours before arriving in Canadian waters.
Pleasure use and coasting trade
Coasting trade
Transport Canada says operating a vessel for pleasure is not coasting trade. The Canadian Shipping Act, 2001 allows a pleasure craft to have guests onboard if it is used exclusively for pleasure with no profit or remuneration. Questions: tc.coastingtrade-cabotage.tc@tc.gc.ca.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Coal Harbour Marina: guest moorage
- Coal Harbour Marina: contact
- Bayshore West Marina
- Pacific Pilotage Authority: pleasure craft waiver guidelines, November 2024
- General Pilotage Regulations (SOR/2000-132), Pacific region
- CBSA: private boats
- Transport Canada: coasting trade guidance library
- JIBC: STCW-MED Advanced Fire Fighting
- Vancouver Boat Show
- Environment and Climate Change Canada: climate normals, Vancouver Int'l A
- UKSA annual superyacht salary guide 2025
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