Berths in Victoria

Marina berths, customs, pilotage and pleasure-use rules for yachts that come to Victoria.

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Marinas

Marinas on Victoria Harbour

Marina	Address	Moorage	Contact
Victoria International Marina	1 Cooperage Place	28 slips for yachts over 20 m. Water depth 3.2 m to 5.4 m. Nightly, monthly, annual and long-term moorage.	+1 778 432 0477, moorage@vimarina.ca. Hail VHF 68 after clearing customs.
Ship Point Marina	Ship Point	Greater Victoria Harbour Authority luxury yacht and large vessel facility. Slips for vessels of 60 feet and over.	Marina reservations 250-383-8326, short-term moorage 250-883-2458, reservations@gvha.ca. VHF 66A.
Wharf Street Marina	Wharf Street floats, north of the seaplane terminal	Vessels from 20 to 375 feet. 30 and 50 amp power. Gated year-round. Transient and monthly moorage, and low season moorage from October to May.	Marina reservations 250-383-8326, short-term moorage 250-883-2458, reservations@gvha.ca. VHF 66A.

Victoria International Marina and the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority: own websites. Harbour authority rates are not shown.

Services

Services at Victoria International Marina

Power120/240 volt single-phase power through one 100-amp and two 50-amp outlets at all slips. 277/480 volt three-phase power through two 100-amp outlets at the two largest slips.

UtilitiesOne gigabit fibre internet with over 20 Wi-Fi access points. Two 3/4 inch potable water spigots and a high vacuum pump-out at each slip.

CrewA crew lounge reserved for owners and crew, a gym, three shower rooms, underground parking and a concierge.

Security48 video and thermal cameras monitored 24/7 and electronic doors controlled by fob.

FuelGas and diesel at the Fuel Dock at Fisherman's Wharf, open daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. except Christmas Day and New Years Day. Phone 250-381-5221.

Clearance

Customs, pilotage and waivers

Customs

Raymur Point customs dock

Boats clear customs by the dedicated phone at the Raymur Point CBSA Boat Dock, a 160 foot (49 m) dock on the south side of the Middle Harbour. Only the boat master may leave the vessel until the CBSA gives authorization. A vessel over 160 feet or 49 m must call the CBSA on 1-888-226-7277 to arrange another way to clear.

Report

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.

Pilotage

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.

Waiver

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.

Charter

Pleasure use and coasting trade

Pleasure use

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.

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