Heather Civic Marina

Heather Civic Marina is located on the south side of Vancouver's False Creek, providing boaters with the perfect downtown location to discover Vancouver's English Bay, Burrard Inlet, Gulf Islands, Howe Sound and the Sunshine Coast.

Do not swim in False Creek.

If you want to swim, head to one of the nine fantastic beaches in Vancouver.

Services and amenities

Services and amenities of the marina include:

Annual moorage of up to 42 feet
Live-aboard moorage of up to 42 feet
Concrete floats, with power and water
Secured gates, with card key access and manned security
Free pump-out facilities for all recreational boaters
Pub, fine and casual dining overlooking the marina
Parks and waterfront paths nearby

Free pump-out services

We offer free self-serve pump-out service during regular office hours, 7:30am to 4pm.

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Apply for moorage or land storage at Heather Civic Marina

The waitlist for Heather Civic Marina is currently paused. We are not accepting new applications.

Because of low turnover, there are very few open berths available throughout the year. Movement into or within the marina only happens when a berth becomes available that matches a vessel’s size and type.

Application process
Intake process (currently paused)

The intake process begins with an application form that collects your contact information and a description of your vessel. The waitlist is the primary reference document used to assign berths when space becomes available.

This process applies to both Live Aboard (LAB) and Recreational (REC) users. The marina does not accept applications from commercial operators.

The waitlist is currently paused, and we are not accepting new applications at this time.

How berths are assigned

When a berth becomes available, we will review the waitlist from the top. They look for a vessel with the right characteristics for the available space.
Applicants are considered in order, but only if their vessel matches the berth requirements.

If a vessel is not compatible, we continue down the list until a suitable match is found.

What makes a vessel compatible

Vessel compatibility is based on characteristics such as:
- Length
- Width
- Height
- Draft relative to water depth at low tide
- Internal and external layout of the berth
Applicants whose vessels do not meet the berth criteria will not be considered. If a suitable vessel is found, we will contact the applicant.
Eligibility and requirements

Vessel eligibility

Only vessels licensed or registered with Transport Canada are eligible for moorage.

Insurance and documentation

Applicants must provide a valid marine survey and current insurance policy with a minimum of $2 million in Protection and Indemnity (Marine Liability) coverage.

Annual confirmation required

Waitlist participants must confirm their continued interest each year and update any changes to their vessel’s details. The waitlist is maintained based on the applicant’s continued interest and eligibility for moorage.