- CURRENT NEWS / The Americas
- 18 June 2020
BRITISH COLUMBIA’S SNOW-CAPPED MOUNTAINS, cascading waterfalls and snowmelt lakes provide a magnificent backdrop for adventure for visiting yacht guests and crew. Grizzly bears, deer, moose, caribou and elk roam in the forest, and orca, minke, and grey whales hunt in the fjords. Watersport opportunities abound, from game fishing to sea kayaking.
Superyacht facilities in British Columbia centre mainly around Vancouver. When cruising from Vancouver, Victoria Harbour is a great destination in British Columbia. However, keep in mind that when clearing customs in these places, it is necessary to provide written declarations for the amount of alcohol and cigarettes carried on board. Vancouver also has great yacht refit facilities, making it easy to plan a maintenance period. It is a crew-friendly port and flying crew in and out is easy.
Fact file: British Colombia, Canada
Government
Parliamentary democracy
Population
4,817,200 (est. 2017)
Language
English, French
Currency
Canadian dollar (CAD)
Climate
November to April is temperate on the west coast, while May to October is warm and receives more rainfall.
Northern Canada experiences subarctic conditions during the winter, while the southern (Gulf Islands) area lies in the rain shadow of Vancouver Islands and enjoys milder winters, making cruising possible all year round.
UTC
-8 / -7
International dialling code
+1
Superyacht services
Greater Victoria Harbour Authority Marina Office
+1 250 383 8300
sgreenley@gvha.ca
gvha.ca
Port Sidney Marina
+1 250 655 3711
admin@portsidney.com
portsidney.com
Shelter Island Marina & Boatyard, Richmond
+1 604 270 6272
infodesk@shelterislandmarina.com
Coal Harbour Marina, Vancouver
+1 604 681 2628
guestservices@coalharbourmarina.com
coalharbourmarina.com
Van Isle Marina, Sidney
+1 250 656 1138
info@vanislemarina.com
vanislemarina.com
Victoria International Marina
+1 778 432 0477
info@vimarina.ca
vimarina.ca
SUPERYACHT SERVICES (CONTINUED)
Discovery Harbour Marina, BC
+1 250 287 2614
discoveryharbourmarina.com
ShearWater Resort and Marina
+1 250 957 2305
donny@shearwater.ca
shearwater.ca
North West Yacht Support
+1 604 220 2517
jaimie@northwestyachtsupport.com
northwestyachtsupport.com
Coal Harbour Marina, Vancouver
+1 604 681 2628
guestservices@coalharbourmarina.com
coalharbourmarina.com
Comox Valley Harbour Authority
+1 250 339 6041 | VHF Ch. 66A
info@comoxharbour.com
Discovery Harbour Marina, BC
+1 250 287 2614
info@discoveryharbourmarina.com
Recent superyacht visitors
Laurel
Andromeda La Dea
Evviva
Triton
Sunshine
Scout II
Sarah Lissa
Approximate distance in nautical miles from Vancouver to:
Seattle (126)
San Francisco (816)
Los Angeles (1,161)
Anchorage (1,347)
San Diego (2,264)
Useful publications
British Columbia pilot (Volumes 1 & 2)
Exploring North Coast British Columbia
Exploring Puget Sound & British Columbia
Cruising guide to British Columbia (Volume 3)
Best anchorages of the Inside Passage
Cruising the secret coast Dreamspeaker
Cruising guide (Volume 3)
Evergreen Pacific cruising atlas
West Coast of Vancouver Island
Useful websites
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