Sidney : Profile

Clearance

There are customs reporting stations at Canoe Cove Marina, Van Isle Marina and Port Sidney Marina.

At Canoe Cove, the customs dock is at the end of C dock. Stay between the yellow marker and the dock.

At Port Sidney, the Customs Post is in a tent at the end of F dock. During the summer it is staffed by Customs Officials, but for the rest of the year, telephone reporting facilities only, are provided.

Docking

Sidney is a major boating centre on the east coast of Vancouver Island, approximately 30nm north of Victoria. There is an extensive range of boating supplies and facilities in this area.

There are several marinas and many anchorages in the vicinity of Sidney. The principal marina for the town itself, is Port Sidney Marina. The approach is between two parallel breakwaters. The channel here is narrow at low water.

Canoe Cove Marina
2300 Canoe Cove Road, Sidney, B.C., V8L 3X9
Tel:001 250 656 5566, Fax:001 250 655 7197, VHF Channel 66A
Phone ahead to reserve berth. Services available include water, power, laundry, showers, fuel, gas(propane), chandlery, chart agent, fishing licences, boatyard. 35 ton travel hoist, 65 ton marine way.

Deep Cove Marina
10990 Madrona, North Saanich, Sidney, Van Isle
Tel:001 (250) 656 0060, VHF Channel 66A

North Saanich Marina, Sidney
1949 Marine Way, Sydney, V8L 3S3, B.C
Tel:001 (250) 656-5558, Fax:001 (250) 656-1574, VHF Channel 66A
Located Five minutes from BC Ferries Terminal, 10 minutes from Washington State Ferry and Victoria International Airport. Annual and monthly moorage. Marina services include gas, diesel, oil, Charts, tide tables, Ice, bait, fishing licences, Water, Coffee Bar, and washrooms. Slip sizes 20-80’, open and covered, security gates, power 15, 30, 50-amp.

Port Sidney Marina
9835 Seaport Place, Sidney, V8L 4X3, British Columbia
Tel:001 250 655 3711, Fax:001 250 655 3771, VHF Channel 66A
48° 39 N 123° 24 W. 320 slips (20’ to 130’), First Class Concrete Docks, Shore Power (30 and 50 amp), Pump Out Station, Potable Water, Retail Store, Restrooms & Showers, Wheelchair Accessible Restroom, Laundry Room with Flatscreen T.V.’s. Lounge/Meeting Room Facilities with Overhead Projector Internet/Computer Station, Cable TV/WiFi by Broadband Xpress. 24 Hour Canada Customs, Vehicle Parking Lot. (January 2009)

Van Isle Marina
2320 Harbour Road, Sidney, B.C., V8L 2P6 British Columbia
Tel:001 250 656 1138, Fax:001 250 656 0182, VHF Channel 66A
info@vanislemarina.com
All services, including clearance and pump-out. It is advisable to pre-book during the summer. Repair services and haul out. 30 ton boat lift and 150 ton marine way. Fuel dock, chandlery, pubs, restaurants and provisions. 538 Berths for Boats 20 to 300+ Feet. Launching Ramp. Marine Store. Storage Units. Yacht Detailing. Storage Units

Yacht Clubs

Canoe Bay Sailing Club
10176 Bowerbank Road, Sidney, V8L 3V1

Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club
RR 27 LCD Delivery Centre, Sidney, V8L 3X9
Tel:001 250 656 4600, Fax:001 250 656 6422

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