About Portside Marina
Located in gorgeous Brentwood Bay, Portside Marina was first opened in 1927 by Harry Gilbert as Gilbert's Boathouse. Saanich Inlet was a premier fishing location and at the age of 13, Harry's son, Jim Gilbert, started guiding and went on to become an acclaimed fishing guide. Canadian Prime Ministers John Diefenbaker and Lester B. Pearson (pictured above, sitting) have fished here. Today, the inlet is popular for prawning, diving, paddling, The Butchart Gardens summer fireworks, beaches and access to great hiking. Portside Marina has limited availability and is ideal for long skinny sailboats and smaller powerboats.
Facilities
Electricity
Water
Wifi
Showers
Toilets
Food
Bar
HauloutCOORDINATES
48.57782 N, -123.46680 E
Port Information
Telephone
Berth Sizes
< 10m
Depth at MLW
< 2m
Manoeuvrability
Fair
Channel Marking
Fair
Overseas Visitor Berths
Yes
Dock Type
Floating
Style Stern To
Yes
Tidal Flow
Negligible
Active Winter
Yes
Weather Forecast
Thu
5PM - 9PM
26 February 2026
W 7 knots decreasing to S 2 knots. Gusts up to 20 knots.
4 to 7°C
Mostly fine
Thu
9PM - 5AM
26 February 2026
- SW 2–8 knots.
- 5 to 7°C
UV Index: 0 - Low- Cloudy
Fri
5AM - 9AM
27 February 2026
- S 6–8 knots.
- 5 to 8°C
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Cloudy