Amenities and Services
Find out about all amenities including: marine fuel dock, restaurant, boat haul-out, boat moorage, rates, dry storage, local business directory and more.
Marine Fuel Dock
- Diesel, mid-grade gasoline and holding tank pump-out.
- Hours of Operation: 8am – 4:00pm daily 8am – 8:00pm daily summer hours
- Monitoring Channel 66A VHF
Marine Store
- Boating supplies from Chevron oils to additives, tackle to cruising guides, ice to snacks.
Holding Tank Pump-Out
- Please protect the environment. Located at fuel dock.
Boat Moorage
- Annual, Monthly & Nightly
- Metered electricity 15/30/50/100 Amp 120/208 Volt Shore Power
Yacht Park
Maintenance & Storage Facility
- 45 Ton Self-propelled Haul-out Trailer
- Power Washing, Bottom Painting, Zincs
- Full Service & Self Service
- Annual & Monthly Storage
- Security Card Access
- Trailer & Mast Storage
- Metered electricity 15/30/50/100 Amp 120/208 Volt Power Supply
- Hours of Operation: 8am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday
Yacht Detailing
- Cleaning, Waxing
Yacht Sales
- New, Brokerage & Pre-Owned Listings
- Pursuit Boats
Canada Customs
- Port of Entry
- Please call 1 888 CANPASS (1 888 226 7277)
Office Hours
- Providing concierge style service
- 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Summer: Daily
- Winter: Mon-Sat
Restaurant
- Sea Glass Waterfront Grill
- Lunch and Dinner service
- 778 351 FOOD (3663)
Showers & Washrooms
- Use access code for entry after 4 pm
- Showers – $2 coin / 4 min.
Laundromat
- Use access code for entry after 4 pm
- $4 per wash. Machines accept $2, $1 and $0.25. Wash 25 min.
- $0.25 for three minutes for a dryer. Machines accept $2, $1 and $0.25. Dry 60 min.
- Detergent and change available in marina office.
Self-Serve Dog Wash
- Use access code for entry after 4 pm
- Shampoo, conditioner, flea & tick treatment, dry and disinfectant all included in a cycle.
Dog Walk
- Located on the south side of Harbour Road in the large grass field.
Storage Lockers
- Available at marina in heated and secure building with 24 hrs access.
Gas Fire Pit & Lounge Area
- Located beside our Marina Office and Sea Glass Water Front Grill, with a beautiful ocean view.
Car Parking
- Provided for marina and restaurant guests.
- Please inquire for reserved parking and long-term vehicle or trailer storage.
Electric Vehicle Charging
- One Tesla Supercharger Station, available complimentary to marina guests
- Two metered EV charging stations through ChargePoint.
Launching Ramp
- Unlimited ramp access for marina guests.
Security Cameras
- Marina-wide Digital HD video surveillance.
Garbage & Recycling
- Located upland in the containers for disposal of galley trash, organics and recyclables.
- Use access code for entry
Complimentary Taxi Vouchers
- Available for trips to Sidney, BC Ferries – Swartz Bay Terminal, Anacortes Ferry and the Victoria International Airport, with Sidney Taxi.
Courtesy Bicycles
- Available to sign-out from the marina office during summer season.
Bicycle Parking
- Spaces available to marina guests for short-term storage only.
- Racks located in the upper car lot.
Grocery Service
- Delivered to the marina by Thrifty Foods.
Telephone/Cablevision
Wireless Internet
- FREE WiFi available to marina guests.
Business Center
- Located in the marina office. Connect on-line with your laptop or use the computers provided.
- Currently closed due to pandemic protocols.
Meeting Room
- Located in the marina office. Seating for 16 – $50 / hr. 4 hr minimum.
Business Services
- Fax, photocopy services and postage in marina office.
- Fax – $1 / Pg
- Photocopy – $.50 / Pg
Mail Service
- We accept special mail deliveries to the marina office. Ensure your package is pre-paid.
- For regular mail service please setup a P.O. Box at the Sidney Post Office, 2513 Beacon Ave. Ph. 250 953 1358
Fishing Licences
- Please visit Fisheries and Oceans Canada to apply for a Tidal Waters Fishing Licence.
Snow
- In the event of a snowfall, snow will be cleared from the parking lots and docks (but not boathouses). During the winter, always beware of ice and frost.
Water
- During freezing temperatures the water is shut off on all docks. Please follow winter weather forecasts and ensure your tanks are full.
Emergency
- Dial 911
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