Great marina with new docks, lights, and gathering areas. Service is friendly and the fees are…read morereasonable. We enjoyed a great night here and especially liked walking to downtown Sidney from the marina.

Arguably one of the best marinas I've been at. This one is always a top choice for me!…read more THE ROSES: Well maintained facilities. Ample space in the fairways makes maneuvering to dock very easy. Ample water and power. Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent security. Reasonable prices for what you're getting. THE THORNS: All the power pedestals I've seen have only 50amp outlets. The marina does have loaner adapters for yachtsmen you use 30amp power, but it's a bit of a chore to go get one and then remember to return it before you leave. NEITHER ROSE NOR THORN: Curiously, some of the photos posted are of the resort at Roche Harbor, which is not the marina being reviewed here. THE VERDICT: This large marina is well-located located for explorations in Canada's Gulf Islands. If there's a better-equipped and run marina in this neck of the woods, I haven't seen it yet. Highly recommend!

Clean, safe, and convenient. I'm a fan and have enjoyed this marina for three years…read more I highly recommend. Our boat is safe here.

We had our boat here for a year, the restrooms and showers always clean the security is tight, and…read morewe've never had any problems was anything taken from the boat. The staff in office is very helpful and will answer any questions you have. They have the Marina here and Bellingham and also over in Blaine Washington. Moorage fees also have Electrical and is about $30 a month cheaper then Seattle

We are new customers at Van Isle Marina and have been impressed with them since my first phone call…read moreto them. We store our 30' Bayliner in their Yacht Park and love the service they provide. When we want to use our boat, a quick call to schedule with Laura or Emma ensures it is waiting for us, and when we are done at a prearranged date and time, they take care of hauling it out and putting it in blocks. Their staff are friendly and professional, the marina is in beautiful condition, and the Seagrass Bistro is a wonderful place to eat. It seems few companies deliver what they promise these days. Van Isle Marina is an exception and we are thrilled to call it our home port!

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The owner of this Bluenose Marina is the most dishonest person I have ever met. My uncle lived on…read morea boat in the marina and when he past away I went to clean out the boat. It was definitely a mess. I spent two days cleaning it and getting rid of garbage and going through things knowing my mom would be coming over. The marina just cared about getting the mortgage fee. Although there was no will or executor for the estate we intended to work with them so they weren't out of pocket anything. The marina said my uncle paid in arrears although that wasn't in his contract. I'm guessing they were collecting twice on one month. After leaving town and returning with my family for the celebration of life which was to take place at the boat my mom and I were banned from entering the marina until the moorage was paid!!!! The day before I received info -including photos- that Jim had his dock hand cleaning out the boat!! They went on and removed whatever they wanted and trashed the boat!! It looked like a crackhead had lived there by the time they were done. Furniture broken and piled up. Garbage everywhere (I had taken all the garbage out when I had left). Every plate, pot and small appliance was gone from the kitchen. (I have photos to show what it looked like when I left it and what it looked like when I returned. ) When I spoke to Jim he said my mom had given it all to him including the dinghy and the motorcycle SHE HAD NOT. I told him he needed proof of this before he could break and enter into someone's boat. He said my mom was a liar. When he spoke to my mom he told her to get a lawyer and sue him. This man has no values. He lies and steals. We've heard many other negative stories about him and how he treats the residents. His exwife is the one that lives there and runs the place when he's away and living in Ontario. She comes across as a middle man trying to keep the peace but don't be fooled. She is 100% on his side.

Beautiful spot to check into Canada and dock a boat. The docks are well cared for and the walk to…read morethe bathrooms, pools, and resort restaurants and steam cave is lovely. Our experiences have been delightful--friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. It's a great stop!

From the owner: Rated as one of the top ten anchorages in the Western Hemisphere by Motor Boating and Sailing…read moreMagazine, Poets Cove Marina offers 110 deep water slips for boats up to 100 feet. With access to restaurants, spa and amenities at the world-class Poets Cove Resort & Marina.

All of our seafood pasta dishes were exceptional, Shellfish was all fresh and tasty. Service was…read moreattentive and helpful. And the setting relaxed and enjoyable with views into the harbor. Definitely plan to go back when next in the area.

Casual attire with fine dining menu. The food was amazing,…read moreand the staff was extremely friendly. The steak was cooked to perfection, and the crab dip was an unexpected delicacy. Can't wait to go back!

Great staff! Friendly and helpful. The cart ride to town is a fabulous asset! Clean bathrooms and…read moregreat dock assistants.

Great staff, lovely harbor .. easy access to the quaint town of Langley. A must stop for boaters…read more Cart driver is very sweet.

A perfect, quiet marina with great staff and plenty of amenities…read more Booking a slip is easy using the app. Arrival is simple. The marina is fairly well protected from weather, the fairways are generous and the staff helps you tie up. The docks are in good condition. Lighting is adequate at night (not too little, but more importantly, not too much!), power pedestals are in good condition. Water is from a reverse osmosis system, so you need to be careful with your usage. No boat washing, which is fine. The general store and cafe are awesome. Good food, essential supplies and good business hours. Restrooms are clean and spacious. Hand dryers but no paper towels, which is okay but not great. Laundry facility is clean with good equipment. Nearby food is very good but limited. There is a pizza place directly across from the marina - limited hours. The BBQ place up the street (10-minute walk) is fantastic and has a good selection of beer, a full bar and a huge outdoor seating area. Overall, the vibe is relaxed. There are some party floats for yacht club events.

Cute little gift shop and grocery store. The docks are in good shape and well-tended. Bathrooms…read morewere clean and recycling/ garbage disposal were included in the fees. Friendly staff and easy to enjoy dock picnic tables, we enjoyed our one night stay here. We'll be back in the future.

this is one of the best marinas I've stayed at, such a good environment, staff are great, facility…read moreis outstanding, such a great experience all around. The docks are so new.

Best marina I've ever been to. The staff is incredible - Carter is the hardest worker out there!…read moreFish tables - SO clean. Docks are super new and also SO clean! The amenities are great, they have showers, laundry, gas, and even ice cream in the summer! Definitely add Fairwinds Marina to your next trip!