48 40' 31" North 123 24' 30" West. Owned and operated by the Dickinson famiy since 1955, this full-service marina is located to port upon entering Tsehum Harbour. A 750-foot breakwater shelters an extensive moorage basin with modern concrete floats accommodating boats from 20'-200+' in length, including a 450' section for larger vessels. Van Isle Marina is designated as a Port-of-Entry for courtesy telephone Canada Customs clearance. The fuel dock and the Customs float are near the harbour entrance. The fuel dock has gas, diesel, stove oil, 50:1 outboard mix, oils, and ice as well as accessible sewage and oil pump-out stations. The fuel dock store has many supplies, from tackle to charts, mooring lines to lifejackets. Overnight, monthly, seasonal, and annual moorage is available. Shore power includes 110/208 volts, 15, 30,50, 100, and 200 amps. Telephone and cable TV services are available. Broadband wireless, storage units, a business centre and meeting room are available. A yacht brokerage, haul outs, launching, and repair facilities are part of the marina complex. The licensed restaurant, Dockside Grill serves lunch and dinner daily. Showers, restrooms, and a laundry building are on the premises. Garbage and recycling bins are located upland in the car parking lot. Fishing and dive charters, and whale-watching trips can be arranged. Shopping, parks, golf courses, and a recreation center are all nearby. Bus, taxi, and rental cars are available for those who would like to explore downtown Sidney or the entire Saanich Peninsula. It is also possible to headquarter here to make connections with guests who fly into nearby Victoria International Airport or who wish to arrive by ferry at the Swartz Bay ­ Gulf Island - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, or at the Sidney-Anacortes Ferry Terminal. Open all year. Reservations recommended. VHF 66 A.

Address: 2320 Harbour Road Sidney, British Columbia V8L 2P6
Telephone: 250-656-1138
Fax: 250-656-0182.

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New Customized Services!

In continuing with the tradition of providing excellent service to its customers, Van Isle Marina is expanding its yacht detailing services.

When cruising through the Gulf Islands visit Van Isle Marina in Sidney. On your behalf, let us battle the consequences of the sun and salt water, help re-provision your boat and help plan your cruise.

Here are the details we look after, so you don't have to:

Cleaning services:
- interior detail
- laundry
- exterior detail

Provisioning services:
- basic essentials
- groceries
- luxury foods
- boxed-to-go lunches

Concierge services:
- help plan your voyage
- reservations
- private onboard dining
- special events & parties
- gift baskets

Enjoy more time on the water using your boat, leave the rest to us. Our services can be customized to suit your requirements.

Canada Customs, Visitor Moorage, Fuel, Dockside Grill plus many additional services available.

Contact Dana Dickinson at (250) 656-1138 to discuss how we can help you enjoy the boating experience more.






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