2017 SunCruiser West Coast

Want to enjoy the stunning waters surrounding
Victoria? Take a journey through the jewels of the
Gulf Islands? Or explore Discovery Passage? Oak Bay
Marine Group (OBMG) can help bring your boating
dreams to life!
OBMG offers boaters five beautiful
marinas located along the coast of Vancouver
Island, providing you with the perfect
launching points for your boating adventures.
With full service marinas situated in
Metchosin, Oak Bay, North Saanich, Ladysmith
and Quadra Island, we get you closer
to all of your favourite cruising grounds.
Pedder Bay RV Resort & Marina
Located in a sheltered bay in Metchosin,
BC, just 40 minutes from downtown Victoria,
Pedder Bay RV Resort & Marina is an
angler’s and nature-lover’s paradise. Oceanfront
RV pads, fuel dock, fishing charters,
boat and gear rentals, kayaks, bait and tackle,
coffee shop, laundry and shower facilities
are all available right at the marina. With
some of the best fishing grounds and hiking
trails just minutes away from the docks,
you’re never far from the action! Nearby
Race Rocks Ecological Reserve, Matheson
Lake, amazing rainforest hiking trails and
abundant wildlife viewing make this area a
true boating destination.
Oak Bay Marina
Oak Bay Marina is the ideal port for those
who enjoy the vibrant waters that surround
Victoria. Conveniently located just minutes
from downtown, you’ll find full-service
chandlery, gift shop, fuel dock, marine
repair facility, kayak and SUP rentals, bike
rentals, laundry and showers all available
onsite. Fishing charters can also be booked
for those who want to try their hand at
catching “the big one.” The renowned Marina
Restaurant offers fresh seafood, local
cuisine and creative cocktails just steps from
the dock. And the Dockside Eatery is your
seaside source for Caffe Fantastico coffee,
house-made pastries, as well as local beer
and wine - all of which can be enjoyed on
the sunny oceanfront deck.
North Saanich Marina
North Saanich Marina is situated on the
doorstep of the best cruising grounds on the
coast, with easy access to Canada’s Gulf Islands,
the US San Juan Islands, and beyond.
Boaters can opt for standard moorage, or
purchase a state-of-the-art boathouse for
a more secure storage option. Located in
Tsehum Harbour in North Saanich, BC,
the marina is just minutes away from the
BC Ferries terminal, Victoria International
Airport and the charming town of Sidney.
North Saanich Marina is also home to the
Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club, which
has reciprocal privileges with numerous
clubs around the Pacific Northwest. Amenities
include ample vehicle parking, fuel
dock, washrooms and a large dog walking
area.
Ladysmith Marina
Located on the protected east coast of
Vancouver Island just outside of Nanaimo,
BC, Ladysmith Marina is the perfect
gateway to some of the most breathtaking
boating grounds in British Columbia,
including the Gulf Islands and the Strait of
Georgia. With a waterfront picnic area and
ample parking, this ocean paradise is easily
accessed from nearby Nanaimo Airport and
two BC Ferries terminals. For those who
want to make sure their vessel is protected
from the elements, custom-made boathouses
up to 100’ are available for purchase.
April Point Marina
Safely nestled in a secluded cove, just south
of Gowlland Harbour on Quadra Island,
BC, April Point Marina is the ideal resting
place when sailing the Discovery Islands and
Desolation Sound. This protected marina
offers guests access to all of the amenities at
both April Point Resort & Spa and Painter’s
Lodge, including an Aveda Spa, dining
rooms, pub, lounge, fishing charters, wildlife
tours and a free water taxi across Discovery
Passage. Whether you just need to stretch
your land legs, or you feel like some pampering
and a delectable meal – there is truly no
better place than April Point Marina.
Reciprocal Moorage Program
Finding it hard to decide which marina
you like best? Experience them all! Oak
Bay Marine Group’s Reciprocal Moorage
Program gives annual moorage customers
the freedom to enjoy temporary reciprocal
moorage at any of our marinas. Planning
your next boating adventure has never been
easier, or more affordable!
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