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.

Beautiful marina for small boats--clean and secure. It's steps away from The Empress and all cool…read morethings in Victoria. The ferry launches and returns nearby, so there is the ferry blast to consider. That's not an issue for us--we'll return every June as long as we're able.

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

Only game in town if you want to tie up to a dock while visiting the lovely village of Chemainus,…read moreBC THE ROSES: Very well maintained marina. The manager (Harmon) is very friendly and helpful. For that matter, everyone around here is very nice. Is there such a thing as an unpleasant Canadian? Do they take the few they may have and keep them in a zoo or a breeding program to prevent extinction? THE THORNS: Small facility fills up quickly. Reservations highly recommended. A bit expensive as transient moorage goes. Marina is right next to the ferry landing, so it can be a bit noisy in the evening. Fortunately, the last ferry leaves at 10pm. So this is an OK place to overnight as long as you're not an early to bed/late to rise type. If you're not assigned dock space on the outer pier, the approach to the inner slips can be tricky, with little space between the outer finger pier and the rock jetty. THE VERDICT: Friendly, well run marina outweighs the negatives. By all means check it out!

Great marina with clean everything. Good mini grocery with some produce. Study docks and…read morewell-maintained ramps. We'll return for this beautiful harbor.

If you're not in the mood to anchor out or try to find a mooring ball in Montague Harbor, Montague…read moreHarbor Marina is a good alternative. THE ROSES: Well maintained physical plant in a wonderfully protected bay. Ample 30A and 15A power. Fuel dock with gasoline and diesel at reasonable prices. Marina staff is professional and very pleasant. Clean washrooms. The marina has a nice little store and a really nice pub/eatery (Crane and Robin) on premises. You can also rent kayaks and scooters here. They take reservations for dock space. Some nice restaurants (Pilgrimme, Hummingbird Pub) nearby. THE THORNS: Due to an acute water shortage on the island, there is no water for refilling boat tanks or showers. No Pumpout station (closest one is Ganges public dock, 5 miles away on Salt Spring Island). THE VERDICT: Well worth the visit and worth paying the premium for not having to dinghy in. Recommend.

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!

From the owner: Moorage, Haulouts, Fuel Dock, Dry Storage, Yacht Sales,read more

Perfect marina location close to town, friendly pro staff, nice showers, washers, dryers, free…read moreWiFi, and flowers in the planters! But the restaurant is gone temporarily, and the beautiful kind people of the Ladysmith Historical Society are gone. Please give them a new home, politicians! Change is opportunity. Still a great marina.

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!

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.