Anchoring in False Creek is a great way to explore the city. You will be close to downtown Vancouver, Granville Island market, and some of Vancouver's best shopping, theatres, and restaurants.
Anchoring permits
Boaters need to get a permit to anchor in False Creek when they are:
- Anchoring more than 8 hours during the day (9:00am to 11:00pm), or
- Anchoring anytime between 11:00pm and 9:00am the following day.
Permits are available at Heather Civic Marina. They are free of charge.
The permit will allow boaters to anchor a maximum of 14 full or partial days of 30 days during high season (April 1 to September 30) and 21 days of 40 days in low season (October 1 to March 31).
Boaters may extend their stay in False Creek by moving to a marina after their allowable anchoring time has expired.
Navigable channel
No anchoring is allowed within the navigable channel in False Creek. In addition, anchored boats must not impede access or egress from any of the ferry docks or marinas in False Creek.
If your boat does not comply with the rules, it will be removed at your expense.
False Creek anchoring map
Mobile boat pump out
Public sewage pump-outs are available in False Creek and Coal Harbour at several marinas.
Find out where to pump-out your boat
It is illegal to dump untreated sewage in Vancouver’s surrounding waters.
Contact us
Heather Civic Marina
604-874-2814 or 778-866-2851
Hours
Daily: 7am to 4:30pm