Marina in Vancouver, British Columbia
False Creek Fishermen's Wharf
False Creek Fishermen's Wharf is a working harbour and visitor moorage stop beside Granville Island, managed by False Creek Harbour Authority. For boaters, the value is office-coordinated moorage, showers, laundry, shore power, pump-out, ice, and a central False Creek location, with city rules around speed, anchoring, and sewage discharge shaping every visit.
False Creek Fishermen's Wharf
Plan your visit
What to know before you go.
FCHA lists Fishermen's Wharf on the south side of False Creek.
Transient moorage is handled through the harbour office.
FCHA lists washrooms, showers, laundry, ice, and garbage/recycling.
Listed by FCHA and City of Vancouver False Creek guidance.
FCHA publishes electrical-service rates.
Fishermen's Wharf parking information is listed by the harbour authority.
City rule for False Creek except designated fairways.
Use the harbour office before arrival.
Best For
Good To Know
Treat FCHA as an office-coordinated moorage stop: use the harbour contact before arrival rather than assuming a berth will be open.
False Creek sewage discharge is not allowed, and both FCHA and the City point boaters toward pump-out service.
The wharf sits in a tight working harbour beside Granville Island, so plan slower approaches, careful docking, and extra time for crew or parking logistics.
Moorage And Arrival
- Transient moorage
- FCHA lists transient moorage and directs boaters to contact the harbour office for current availability and instructions.
- Boating Welcome Centre
- The harbour authority describes the Fishermen's Wharf facility as a Boating Welcome Centre with visitor services and moorage support.
- Rates
- FCHA publishes current rate material for moorage and paid services, so confirm the current rate sheet before committing to an overnight or service stop.
Harbour Services
- Washrooms and showers
- FCHA lists washrooms and showers, and the rates material includes shower charges.
- Laundry and ice
- Laundry and ice are listed among FCHA harbour services, with rates published in the fee material.
- Power and water
- FCHA lists shore power and water service for boats, with electrical fees published separately.
False Creek Rules
- Speed
- The City of Vancouver says the speed limit in False Creek is 5 knots, except in designated higher-speed fairways.
- Anchoring
- The City manages anchoring in False Creek and describes no-anchoring zones, so visiting boaters should check current city guidance instead of assuming anchoring is available near the wharf.
- Pump-out
- The City says dumping sewage or grey water in False Creek is illegal and lists pump-out locations, including Fishermen's Wharf guidance.
Shore Logistics
- Parking
- FCHA publishes parking information for Fishermen's Wharf; use posted lot signage and harbour-office instructions for current payment and restrictions.
- Granville Island area
- The wharf is beside Granville Island and south False Creek, so shore errands are convenient but traffic and parking can take longer during busy periods.
- Contact
- Use FCHA's phone or email for current moorage, rates, and service availability before approaching the docks.
Official Info
- FCHA moorage
- Use the harbour authority moorage page for transient moorage, berth coordination, and current visitor instructions. Open moorage page
- False Creek rules
- Use the City of Vancouver page for speed limits, anchoring rules, sewage-discharge guidance, and pump-out locations in False Creek. Open City boating guidance
Questions People Ask
Can visiting boats get moorage at False Creek Fishermen's Wharf?
FCHA lists transient moorage, but visitors should contact the harbour office before arrival because availability and berth assignment are managed by the operator.
Are showers and laundry available?
Yes. FCHA lists showers and laundry among Fishermen's Wharf services, with fees published in its current rates material.
Is there pump-out service?
Yes. FCHA lists pump-out service, and the City of Vancouver includes False Creek pump-out guidance because sewage and grey-water discharge are illegal in False Creek.
What speed should I use in False Creek?
The City of Vancouver says the speed limit in False Creek is 5 knots, except in designated higher-speed fairways.
Can I anchor near the wharf instead of booking moorage?
Do not assume so. The City regulates anchoring in False Creek and identifies no-anchoring areas, so check current city guidance or arrange moorage with FCHA.
How do I contact the harbour office?
FCHA lists 604-733-3625 and info@falsecreek.com for harbour contact. Use the office before arrival for transient moorage and current service details.
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Official And Operator
- False Creek Harbour AuthorityOperator page
- False Creek Harbour AuthorityOperator page
- False Creek Harbour AuthorityOperator page
- False Creek Harbour AuthorityOperator page
- False Creek Harbour AuthorityOperator page
- City of VancouverOfficial page