49°17′N 123°07′W · Burrard Inlet, False Creek, Howe Sound
British Columbia · year-round water
Boat storage in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
Moorage, haul-out and the work around it on Burrard Inlet, False Creek, Howe Sound. Send your boat details and we come back with spots that fit your LOA, budget and season.
Vancouver and the Lower Mainland at a glance
- Waters
- Burrard Inlet, False Creek, Howe Sound, Indian Arm, Fraser River and Strait of Georgia
- Towns and harbours
- Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond, Steveston, Port Moody, Squamish and Deep Cove
- Season
- Year-round in the water; haul-outs October–November
- Typical boats
- Powerboats and cruisers, sailboats, fishing boats, trailer boats for lakes, and personal watercraft.
- Storage from
- from $15/ft per month on an annual contract outdoor · compare prices
Region summary from public sources. Each yard sets its own dates and rates.
The boating year here
BC watercraft inspection stations open in early April in 2026, and most run until late October.
- Launch
- Boating season
- Haul-out
- On the hard / in storage
What storage looks like here
Lower Mainland owners often keep a trailer boat for BC lakes and need dry, protected storage close to the highway routes, especially between the season's open inspection stations.
Many owners use year-round moorage, which often comes with waitlists, plus dry-stack and indoor storage and trailer storage for boats that go to BC lakes. Demand is driven by limited moorage, the cost of slips and families who keep a trailer boat but have no space at home.
Vancouver and the Lower Mainland storage prices
| Item | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Annual moorage | from $15/ft per month on an annual contract |
| Outdoor winter storage | from $40/ft per winter |
| Indoor winter storage (cold) | from $80/ft per winter |
| Boat and trailer parking | from $150/month |
| Haul-out or 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
- The Canadian Hydrographic Service gives a large-tide range at Vancouver of about 4.95 m (higher high water 5.01 m, lower low water 0.06 m). source
- Wikipedia says False Creek has ten marinas with berths for about 1,500 watercraft. source
- The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority publishes a Boaters' Handbook covering Burrard Inlet and the Fraser River. source
- The large-tide range at Vancouver is about 4.95 m, while the mean range is about 3.3 m. source
- BC watercraft inspection stations are mandatory stops when open, and failing to stop carries a $690 fine. source
- In 2026 BC inspection stations opened early April and most run until late October. source
Vancouver and the Lower Mainland boat storage questions
Do I have to stop at BC watercraft inspection stations?
Yes. BC says stopping at open stations along your route is mandatory, and failing to stop carries a $690 fine. Stations opened in early April in 2026 and most run until late October. These details come from official or public sources and can be updated, so confirm the current version before you decide.
How big are the tides in Vancouver?
The Canadian Hydrographic Service lists a large-tide range of about 4.95 m at Vancouver, and a mean range of about 3.3 m. Docks and ramps should be planned with that swing in mind. Conditions change with weather and yearly schedules, so treat this as a guide and verify with the responsible authority.
How many boats can False Creek hold?
Wikipedia says False Creek has ten marinas with berths for around 1,500 watercraft. Moorage can be limited in the Lower Mainland, which is why many owners also look at off-water storage. 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 Island Victoria Harbour, Saanich Inlet
- Okanagan Okanagan Lake, Kalamalka Lake
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