Marina in Vancouver, British Columbia
Burrard Civic Marina
Burrard Civic Marina is a City of Vancouver marina at the entrance to False Creek, useful for moorage, pump-out, and storage planning but not for a casual public boat launch because the on-site ramp is reserved for members.
Burrard Civic Marina
Plan your visit
What to know before you go.
At the Kits Point entrance to False Creek.
Do not plan this as a general public launch site.
Burrard is listed as a False Creek pump-out location, with seasonal daily operating hours.
The secured lot requires a valid marina parking pass.
Summer hours run later than the September to May schedule.
Transient moorage is listed at 30% above regular moorage.
Washrooms and showers are inside the secured marina.
City boating guidance lists a 10 km/h (5 knot) speed limit.
Best For
Good To Know
The City currently shows the Burrard Civic Marina waitlist as paused, so treat published fees as planning information rather than proof of immediate berth availability.
For short-notice boaters, the biggest practical value here is the free False Creek pump-out rather than launch access, because the ramp is restricted to members.
Marina Services
- Moorage and storage
- The City lists annual moorage for boats up to 40 feet, land storage, and canoe-kayak rack storage at Burrard Civic Marina.
- Pump-out
- Recreational boaters can use free self-serve pump-out, and Burrard is listed among the official False Creek pump-out locations.
- Washrooms and showers
- Washrooms and showers are available to members inside the secured marina.
Access And Parking
- Secured lot
- Parking inside the marina requires a valid marina parking pass.
- Launch expectation
- Although there is a launch ramp on-site, it is restricted to members, so the marina is better planned as a service stop than as a public put-in.
- Office timing
- Summer office hours are 7am to 7pm, while the September to May office schedule drops back to 7am to 4:30pm.
False Creek Notes
- Speed limit
- The City posts a 10 km/h (5 knot) speed limit for False Creek.
- No swimming
- Do not use the marina as a swim stop; the City directs swimmers to Vancouver beaches instead.
- Sewage rule
- Untreated sewage discharge is illegal in surrounding waters, which is why the official boating pages highlight False Creek pump-out locations.
Contact And Official Info
- Operator
- City of Vancouver Open marina page
- Phone
- 604-733-5833
- burrard.marina@vancouver.ca
Questions People Ask
Can the public use the launch ramp at Burrard Civic Marina?
No. The City lists the on-site launch ramp as members only, so it should not be treated as a general public launch.
Does Burrard Civic Marina offer transient moorage?
Yes. The City rate table lists transient moorage at 30% above regular moorage, but you should confirm current availability directly with the marina.
When is pump-out available at Burrard Civic Marina?
The marina page lists sewage pump-out hours as daily from 7am to 7pm, generally from mid-March to mid-November and weather dependent.
Can I count on parking at the marina?
Only if you have a valid marina parking pass. The official page says the lot is secured and pass-controlled.
Is Burrard Civic Marina a good place to swim or launch a casual kayak trip?
No. The City says not to swim in False Creek here, and the launch ramp is not a general public facility.
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Official And Operator
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