Information for Visitors
Deep Bay Harbour is located on the east shore of Vancouver Island opposite the Chrome Point Lighthouse and at the south end of Baynes Sound, Denman and Hornby Islands. Lat. 49°28’, Long. 124°44’ (Charts 3527 detailed and 3513 large area).
There
are two marinas in Deep Bay: the public one managed by the Harbour Authority of
Deep Bay (250-757-9331) and a private one, Deep Bay Marina (250-586-9077). These
are separated by a causeway and the main Harbour Authority float, with the Harbour
Authority marina on the left (looking out from shore) and the private one on the right.
The Harbour Authority's office is at the head of the causeway, adjacent to the parking lot.
The Deep Bay Marina office has recently suffered float issues and has been removed
indefinitely. There is currently no wharfinger on site at Deep Bay Marina. Visiting
boaters arriving in Deep Bay Harbour have several
mooring options available: 1.
Deep Bay Yacht Club (DBYC) Reciprocal Moorage The
DBYC extends reciprocal privileges to boaters from
other yacht clubs, subject to available space in the Deep
Bay Marina. To register, please go to
Deep Bay Marina's website. On the "Moorage" tab
fill out the form to request transient moorage. Complete the section regarding membership
in a yacht club and you will qualify for reciprocal moorage.
Please
note that it is difficult to take large dogs onto our dock to go to the
shore as the new ramps are too hard on their feet. It is best to dinghy large
dogs over to the Ship'n'Shore dock or a nearby beach area to access land. For
more information regarding Deep Bay Reciprocal
Moorage please contact: As mentioned,
DBYC shares the LCMC with RCM-SAR 59. The LCMC is available to members and guests of the
DBYC for meetings and social events, by reservation with the
Commodore or the
Secretary.
Visitors may use the LCMC outdoor float area for social gatherings, barbecues, etc. at any time. 2.
Deep Bay Marina Transient Moorage (Northeast of the
Wharf) Transient moorage
at the Deep Bay Marina is arranged through their website:
www.deepbaymarina.com. Power and water
are available at all slips.
3.
Deep Bay Harbour Authority Moorage (Southwest of the
Wharf) Float
"D" is usually used for transient vessels and rafting
is the norm. Call the Wharfinger at 250-757-9331 for
an assignment. Water,
20 and 30 amp. power are available on all floats. Locked,
public toilet and coin operated shower facilities are
available in the building behind the Wharfinger’s
office. Contact the Wharfinger for the lock code(s).
Contact the Wharfinger for info on holding tank
pumpout facilities during business hours only. Other
facilities include garbage disposal and disposal of
used motor oil and filters. For
more information about the Deep Bay Harbour
Authority please phone 250-757-9331. 4.
Anchorage There
is a reasonably well protected anchorage with good
holding, southwest of the Harbour Authority floating
breakwater. Note that anchoring in the area between
the floating breakwater and the Deep Bay Marina is
prohibited. There is also anchorage NE of the Deep Bay
Marina, but swing room is limited. Dinghies
may be docked at both the Harbour Authority (2 hour
limit) and Deep Bay Marina. Local
Facilities & Services Just
across the harbour parking lot is the very welcoming
Ship and Shore Restaurant. The restaurant is licensed
and locally famous for its excellent fish ‘n chips.
Laundry (wash & dry for $5), clean showers ($1),
marine gas and diesel are available. Phone
250-757-8399. There is
a bus service (Bus #99) between Deep
Bay and Woodgrove Shopping Centre in Nanaimo, leaving
Chrome Point Road (at the Marina parking lot entrance) at 9.51 am
and 5:48 pm. To catch the bus, wave it down at any
location. Contact the Regional District of Nanaimo
(RDN) at 250-954-1001 or visit RDN Bus #99. for a schedule. The
nearest taxi is 25 km away in Qualicum Beach, phone
250-954-5567. Bowser’s facilities include; In Magnolia Court:
the Bowser IDA drugstore, the Lighthouse Branch of the First Credit Union, and next door,
Tomm's Food Village (grocery/produce/meat/take-away deli 250-757-8944.
For a minimum amount, orders may be delivered to
the wharf), liquor/beer/wine and post office at Georgia Park
store, and Bowser Builders’ Supply (Irly Bird Hardware).
The
closest hospital (40km) is North Island Hospital Comox
Valley, 250-331-5900, 101 Lerwick, Courtenay V9N
0B9. The
Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue 59, M.V.
Mapleguard, is stationed at the LCMC and responds to
local emergencies called into the Joint Rescue Centre
via VHF Ch. 16 or telephone 911. Other
Considerations Please
leash and clean up after your dog at all times. The
residential community along Deep Bay Spit is nearby
and your respect for their peace and quiet is
requested and appreciated. Reciprocal
moorage privileges are extended at the visitor’s own
risk and the Deep Bay Yacht Club shall not be held
liable for any loss or damage.
DBYC's Clubhouse is located in the "Lighthouse Country Marine Centre", the building with
the blue roof to the right of the main ramp just inside the gate. The building is owned
by the Lighthouse Country Marine Rescue Society, the administrative arm of the Royal
Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Unit 59 (RCMSAR-59).
DBYC does not own the Private Marina, and reciprocal space is
granted by Deep Bay Marina when available.
Please note that all boats using
our reciprocal privileges must have liability
insurance. These privileges are extended under the
following conditions: