ARRIVAL
ARRIVING BY:
ARRIVING BY VESSEL
Port of Victoria Traffic Rules
The Port of Victoria has specific rules as to where boats may travel and how. Be sure the skipper/captain reviews these rules before entering the harbour.
Public Port of Victoria Traffic Scheme
For official information on marine aids to navigation and water depths, refer to Chart 3412 published by the Canadian Hydrographic Service.
Customs and Immigration
Vessels entering Canada from foreign waters must report to the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) before mooring or dropping anchor on Canadian soil.
Boats clear customs using the dedicated phone at the Raymur Point CBSA Boat Dock. This 160’ (49m) dock is located directly across the harbour from Victoria International Marina, between Fisherman’s Wharf and the Coast Harbourside Hotel marina.
As you pass the float homes at the east end of Fisherman’s Wharf (Shoal Point), look for a single long dock with yellow-capped pilings marked “Customs”—that is the Raymur Point CBSA Boat Dock. There is a phone on the float that connects you with CBSA. Be sure to reference Raymur Point CBSA Boat Dock as your reporting site. Note that only the boat master may leave the vessel until authorization is given by the CBSA.
Please be ready to provide:
- Name and registration # of the vessel
- Name of operator (Master) of the vessel
- Names, nationalities, and dates of birth of all persons aboard
- Itemized list of stores and supplies acquired abroad, whether dutiable or not
If your vessel is unable to safely dock at the customs dock, contact our marina office directly (1 778 432 0477), a member of our team would be pleased to assist in making alternate arrangements.
Once you have cleared customs, please hail the Victoria International Marina on VHF 68 for pilotage assistance and details on moorage at our marina.
Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Phone: +1 888 226 7277
ARRIVING BY AIR
The Victoria International Marina is located only minutes away from many local and international transportation options, including:
Commercial Jet – three major airports in close vicinity host numerous national and international air carriers.
- Victoria International Airport (YYJ), British Columbia, Canada is 30min by ground transport to the marina.
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR), British Columbia, Canada.
- Seattle International Airport (SEA), Washington, USA.
Private Jet – options for hangarage or charter.
- Victoria Shell Aerocentre – located at the Victoria International Airport. (hangarage)
- VIH Execujet – based at the Victoria International Airport, conveniently located to serve Victoria, Vancouver and all of British Columbia, providing charter flights anywhere in the world, with no geographical limitations.
- DukeJets Canada – located in Vancouver, Canada, providing reliable boutique air charter brokerage.
Commercial Helicopter – daily non-stop direct flights to Victoria, Nanaimo and Vancouver, as well as private charters and sightseeing tours.
- Helijet – competitive rates and kids fly free.
Private Helicoptor – to land at any helipad, just call or radio ahead according to the your CFS landing fees depend on location.
- West Coast Helicopters – heli adventures in British Columbia; enjoy breath taking views, experience the finest wildlife in the world and fish, hike or ski until you’re exhausted.
- VIH Execujet – based at the Victoria International Airport, VIH is conveniently located to service Victoria, Vancouver and all of British Columbia, as well as provide a direct connection from Seattle to Victoria. Charter flights are available anywhere in British Columbia.
Seaplanes – the marina is just across the harbour from the seaplane terminal.
- Harbour Air Seaplanes – connect to one of 9 destinations in British Columbia with frequent service between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
- Kenmore Air – Floatplane service between Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, San Jan Islands, and the Inside Passage.
ARRIVING BY VEHICLE
Ferry Service – the marina is located across the harbour from local and international ferries.
- Victoria Clipper – a high-speed, passenger-only ferry ride through Puget Sound, between Victoria’s Inner Harbour and Seattle, Washington.
- Black Ball Ferry Line – M.V. Coho is a vehicle and passenger ferry crossing the Strait of Juan de Fuca between Victoria’s Inner Harbour and the city of Port Angeles in Washington State.
- BC Ferries provides all major passenger and vehicle ferry services for coastal and island communities in British Columbia.
