Porpoise Bay Harbour
Porpoise Bay Harbour
You can find a boat launch, moorage and Government Wharf at Porpoise Bay Harbour.
- Shore power
- Pump out
- Boat launch for small vessels - $5.00
- Locking gate at night
- Nighttime caretaker
- Parking
Berthage and power are charged at daily and monthly fees with reduced berthage rates for commercial fishing vessels and a discount for prepayment of three months of berthage for all vessels.
Vessel Moorage
- Daily recreation/other vessel: $1.25 per foot
- Monthly recreation/other vessel: $7.50 per foot
- Temporary wharfhead moorage: $60.00 per day
* 5% discount on moorage paid three months or more in advance.
Shore Power
- 15 amp: $2.50/day or $35.00/month
- 30 amp: $5.00/day or $45.00/month
- Day Parking (6 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- Vehicle only: $4.00
- Vehicle with trailer: $8.00
- 24 Hour Parking
- Vehicle only: $10.00
- Vehicle and trailer: $20.00
- Boat Launch: $5.00
To use the wharf boat owners/operators must sign a Harbour Authority Berthage Agreement and abide by Porpoise Bay Harbour Regulation Bylaw No. 494, 2010. View the bylaw amendment showing rate changes here.
Derelict Vessels
Dealing with problem vessels and structures can be highly complex due to the mix of provincial
ownership of land, federal jurisdiction over navigation and shipping and sometimes conflicting federal and provincial laws.
Who to contact about an abandoned, leaking or sinking vessel:
| Is the concern about a vessel anchored or moored for extended period on aquatic land owned by the Province? |
Contact BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 250-387-1772 and ask for regional office. |
| Is the concern about leaking harmful substances (i.e. oil, fuel, sewage, other pollutants)? |
Contact BC Provincial Emergency Program at 1-800-663-3456. |
Contact Us:
- Phone (604)-885-1986 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Phone 1.866.951.7450 after hours
Learn more about federal legislation on the issue of abandoned boats from the Boating BC Association.