--- title: "Vancouver Island Boat Storage: Winter Storage, Slips and Haul-Out" description: "Boat storage in Vancouver Island: moorage, winter storage on the hard, indoor and trailer storage on Victoria Harbour, Saanich Inlet. Season dates and local prices." url: https://boatparking.ca/locations/vancouver-island/ last_updated: 2026-10-23 --- # Boat storage in Vancouver Island Moorage, haul-out and the work around it on Victoria Harbour, Saanich Inlet, Haro Strait. Send your boat details and we come back with spots that fit your LOA, budget and season. ## Vancouver Island at a glance - Waters: Victoria Harbour, Saanich Inlet, Haro Strait, Cowichan Bay, Nanaimo Harbour and Strait of Georgia - Towns and harbours: Victoria, Sidney, Saanichton, Brentwood Bay, Cowichan Bay, Duncan, Ladysmith and Nanaimo - Season: Year-round in the water; haul-outs October–November - Typical boats: Sailboats, cruisers, fishing boats, small powerboats and trailer boats. - Storage from: from $15/ft per month on an annual contract outdoor · [compare prices](https://boatparking.ca/pricing/?tier=bc-coast) Region summary from public sources. Each yard sets its own dates and rates. ## The boating year here Boats coming from outside BC must stop at inspection stations when open. - Boats stay in the water year-round in many marinas; haul-outs for those who store ashore run October to November. ## What storage looks like here On the Island, moorage is scarce in popular harbours, so owners who want to keep a trailer boat ready for the water often need storage near the launch ramp. Island owners often look for dry-land boatyard storage, year-round moorage, and trailer storage for boats that travel to the mainland. Waitlists for moorage are common in busy harbours. Demand is driven by limited slips and the cost of moorage. ## Vancouver Island storage prices - [Annual moorage](https://boatparking.ca/storage/boat-slips/): from $15/ft per month on an annual contract - [Outdoor winter storage](https://boatparking.ca/storage/outdoor-boat-storage/): from $40/ft per winter - [Indoor winter storage (cold)](https://boatparking.ca/storage/indoor-boat-storage/): from $80/ft per winter - [Boat and trailer parking](https://boatparking.ca/storage/boat-trailer-parking/): from $150/month - [Haul-out or launch](https://boatparking.ca/services/haul-out-and-launch/): from $10/ft each way Starting prices in CAD before tax, from published marina and port rates and market estimates, October 2026. Your boat, the yard and the dates set the final price. ## Local knowledge - Harbour regulations in Victoria are administered by Transport Canada and enforced by the Harbour Master and Harbour Patrol. (source: https://gvha.ca/marinas-facilities/policies/) - No sailing or anchoring is permitted within Victoria Harbour, and dock staff can be contacted on VHF 66A. (source: https://gvha.ca/marinas-facilities/policies/) - The large-tide range at Victoria Harbour is about 3.22 m, with a mean range of about 1.85 m. (source: https://tides.gc.ca/en/stations/7120) - Cowichan Bay is a deep-water bay near Duncan with a history of derelict vessel problems. (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowichan_Bay) - Victoria Harbour moorage is first-come-first-served unless reserved, and online reservations are available year-round at Causeway, Ship Point and Wharf Street. (source: https://gvha.ca/marinas-facilities/policies/) - Victoria Harbour's large-tide range is about 3.22 m. (source: https://tides.gc.ca/en/stations/7120) - Boats from outside BC must stop at open watercraft inspection stations; failing to stop carries a $690 fine. (source: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/invasive-mussels/bc-watercraft-inspection-stations) ## Vancouver Island boat storage questions **Can I anchor in Victoria Harbour?** No. The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority says no sailing or anchoring is permitted within the harbour. Contact dock staff on VHF 66A, and check the authority's policies page for current moorage and reservation details. These details come from official or public sources and can be updated, so confirm the current version before you decide. **How are Victoria moorage reservations made?** The harbour authority says moorage is first-come-first-served unless reserved, and online reservations are available year-round at Causeway, Ship Point and Wharf Street. Check the policies page for current terms. Conditions change with weather and yearly schedules, so treat this as a guide and verify with the responsible authority. **How big are the tides in Victoria?** The Canadian Hydrographic Service lists a large-tide range of about 3.22 m at Victoria Harbour, with a mean range of about 1.85 m. Dock and ramp planning should allow for that. Rules, dates and fees can change from year to year, so check the official source before you plan your season. ## Elsewhere in British Columbia - [Vancouver and the Lower Mainland](https://boatparking.ca/locations/vancouver-lower-mainland/): Burrard Inlet, False Creek - [Okanagan](https://boatparking.ca/locations/okanagan/): Okanagan Lake, Kalamalka Lake ## Related - [Boat storage in British Columbia](https://boatparking.ca/locations/british-columbia/) - [Seasonal boat slips and dockage](https://boatparking.ca/storage/boat-slips/) - [Haul-out and launch calendar](https://boatparking.ca/guides/haul-out-and-launch-calendar/) --- Find a spot: https://boatparking.ca/request-a-spot/ · Email: info@boatparking.ca