Van Isle Marina — Sidney
About
Van Isle Marina is the primary full-service facility in Sidney, BC — the gateway marina for American boats clearing Canadian customs at the adjacent Government Wharf. Located at the northern tip of the Saanich Peninsula, 8 nautical miles from Roche Harbor, Washington, and 17 nm from Victoria, the marina serves as the main staging point for Gulf Islands cruising from the south. Full services including haul-out to 60 feet, fuel, chandlery, and pumpout. The CBSA customs phone is at the Government Wharf two blocks away.
Specifications & Services
Fuel & Services
Fuel Diesel & gas 
Pump-out Available 
Haul-out Available Amenities
Events Near Sidney
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Marine VHF Radio Operator Certification — Spring 2026
May 9, 2026 · Shilshole Bay Marina Community Room
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Anacortes Waterfront Festival 2026
May 16, 2026 – May 17, 2026 · Cap Sante Boat Haven
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Swiftsure International Yacht Race
May 23, 2026 – May 24, 2026 · Royal Victoria Yacht Club
Event details →Useful Guides for Visiting Sailors
Education hub →Seamanship · 13 min read
Docking and Mooring in Tidal Waters
Master docking techniques and mooring strategies for Pacific Northwest's challenging tidal environments.
Navigation · 20 min read
Tides and Currents in the Pacific Northwest
Seymour Narrows runs at sixteen knots. Cattle Pass produces standing waves. Active Pass schedules itself around BC Ferries. PNW navigation is governed by tides and currents — this is how to read them.
Seamanship · 14 min read
Anchoring in Pacific Northwest Waters
Twelve-foot tides, four-knot current in the passes, kelp on every shoreline, and a wind that can shift through three quadrants while you sleep. PNW anchoring is its own discipline.