Become one with nature
Seek your own personal retreat on a Vancouver Island bareboat charter vacation. Here stunning natural beauty, remarkable wildlife and adventurous sailing combine to make Vancouver Island a haven from the everyday.
Secret coves and fjords, protected anchorages, craggy landscapes, lively ports and an open sea teeming with wildlife are yours to enjoy. Straddle American and Canadian waters as you sail Vancouver Island and the enchanting Gulf Islands.
Vancouver Island itinerary
Highlights
- Adventurous sailing
- Hike Mount Norman
- Floral displays of Butchart Gardens
- Stunning natural beauty and wildlife
- Explore coves, fjords and marine parks
- Kayaking, hiking, whale watching, fishing
Deep Cove Marina
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Your Vancouver Island bareboat sailing holiday starts at our base in Deep Cove Marina. This scenic marina is located near all the amenities you need to provision your yacht before you set sail on your British Columbia sailing adventure. Explore the shops, cafés and restaurants in before heading out into the Canadian wilderness.
Discover Port Sidney Marina
Deep Cove Marina to Bedwell Harbour, South Pender Island
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Today you’ll depart from our base at Deep Cove Marina, cruising across the Haro Strait for Bedwell Harbour on South Pender Island. Here you’ll find Poets Cove Resort where you can enjoy a relaxing spa or sauna, dine at the restaurant or head out to explore nearby Beaumont Marine Park.
Discover Bedwell Harbour
Bedwell Harbour to Montague Harbour
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Sail north through the Swanson Channel, passing North Pender Island and Prevost Island until you reach the wild, untamed coastline of Galiano Island. Wind your way past Parker Island and moor in Montague Harbour. British Columbia’s oldest marine park, Montague Harbour is great for kayaking, hiking, whale watching and fishing.
Discover Montague Harbour
Montague Harbour to Ganges Harbour
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Just a short hop across the Trincomali Channel from Montague Harbour is Ganges Harbour. The artisan town of Ganges is a perfect place to enjoy the atmosphere of a quaint seaside town, with restaurants, shops, art galleries, markets and cafés to keep you busy.
Discover Ganges Harbour
Ganges Harbour to Maple Bay
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Let the gentle thermal winds carry you north up the Trincomali Channel. You’ll skirt the top end of Salt Spring Island before turning toward Vancouver Island and cruising south to Maple Bay. The largest marina north of Sidney, Maple Bay features all the amenities you might need, so use this chance to stock up on supplies.
Maple Bay to Butchart Gardens
The day's sailing
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Drink in the exquisite scenery on both port and starboard sides of your yacht as you sail south through the tidal waters of Samsun Narrows, then enjoy a brisk sail into Saanich Inlet. Grab a mooring buoy and dinghy ashore to explore the vibrant floral display of Butchart Gardens.
Discover Butchart Gardens
Butchart Gardens to Deep Cove Marina
The day's sailing
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
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Power out of Saanich Inlet and cruise along the stunning natural coastline of Vancouver Island. Skirt Pier and Coal Islands and head south to our base at Deep Cove Marina. Once back at base you can spend your final night aboard your yacht before departing the next morning. Use any extra time to take the ferry to Sidney Split and explore the saltwater eco marshes.