Marina in Vancouver, British Columbia
Sewell's Marina
Sewell's Marina sits in Horseshoe Bay at the edge of Howe Sound, serving boaters who need moorage, fuel, charters, rentals, or a paid launch. The ramp is useful but space-sensitive: trailer parking is limited, payment options vary by staff hours, and tide height can change whether launching is practical.
Sewell's Marina
Plan your visit
What to know before you go.
Horseshoe Bay Village, West Vancouver.
2026 rates are published, but moorage was full when reviewed.
Operator lists transient overnight moorage; call for availability.
Mid-grade gasoline, diesel, oil, bait, tackle, ice, and sundries are listed.
2025 launch-only fee was still posted when reviewed.
First-come, first-served; no overnight parking.
Below 4 ft may not work for some boats.
Operator lists TransLink routes to Horseshoe Bay.
Best For
Good To Know
The ramp is tide-sensitive: the operator says 10 ft or higher is best, while tides below 4 ft may not be possible depending on boat size.
Plan around only three first-come day-use truck-and-trailer stalls; if they are full, do not split the truck and trailer into other marina stalls.
The fuel dock is the main service stop, with mid-grade gasoline, diesel, oil, bait, tackle, ice, and sundries listed by the operator.
Marina Services
- Moorage setup
- The moorage page lists 2026 annual and seasonal rates, annual moorage from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, and seasonal moorage from Apr. 1 to Oct. 31.
- Current availability
- The same page says moorage is currently full and directs boaters to a waitlist with a refundable deposit.
- Overnight stop
- The operator homepage lists transient overnight moorage, but does not publish detailed overnight rates in the reviewed source package; call before relying on space.
Launch Ramp
- Payment
- The launch ramp FAQ says users can pay in the office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, at the meter, or at the cash box beside the ramp.
- Parking
- Truck-and-trailer parking is limited to three first-come day-use stalls; no overnight parking is allowed.
- Low water
- For low tides, the operator says the right side looking toward the ramp is preferred because the concrete ends on the left and drops off.
Horseshoe Bay Arrival
- Driving route
- The operator directs drivers from Highway 1 Exit 3 into Horseshoe Bay Village, then left onto Bay Street at the waterfront.
- Transit
- For downtown Vancouver transit, the operator lists the 250 Horseshoe Bay route via Marine Drive and the 257 Horseshoe Bay Express via Highway 1.
- Accessible listing
- Destination Vancouver lists accessible parking and wheelchair accessibility for the marina.
Official Info
- Operator homepage
- Use the operator homepage for current marina services, overnight moorage wording, fuel dock summary, tours, rentals, and charters. Open Sewell's Marina
- Moorage and ramp FAQ
- Use the moorage page for 2026 rates, waitlist details, launch-ramp payment, trailer parking, and tide guidance. Open moorage page
Questions People Ask
Does Sewell's Marina have transient moorage?
The operator homepage lists transient overnight moorage, but the reviewed pages did not publish detailed overnight rates or availability. Call before planning an overnight stop.
Is there a public launch ramp?
Yes. The launch ramp FAQ says the ramp is at 6409 Bay Street and lists payment options at the office, meter, or cash box.
Can I park a truck and trailer at the ramp?
Only if one of the three first-come day-use stalls is available. The operator says no overnight parking is allowed and trucks and trailers may not be separated into other marina stalls.
What tide is best for launching?
The operator says the ramp can be used at most tides, but 10 ft or higher is best; tides below 4 ft may not be possible depending on boat size.
Can I get fuel or bait at Sewell's?
Yes. The operator lists a fuel dock with mid-grade gasoline, diesel, oil, bait, tackle, ice, and sundries.
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Official And Operator
- Sewell's MarinaOperator page
- Sewell's MarinaOperator page
- Sewell's MarinaOperator page
- Sewell's MarinaOperator page
Supporting
- Destination VancouverTourism page