Powell River Westview Harbour

Powell River is a remarkable boating destination located on the shores of the Salish Sea in coastal British Columbia. It is situated close to the world-famous Desolation Sound and is home to two harbors - Westview/South Harbour and North Harbour. These harbors offer moorage for commercial, pleasure craft and transient vessels. The Wharfinger Services are available at the Wharfinger Office during winter months from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm. During summer, the office is open seven days a week from 7:30 to 4 pm. If you need to contact the Wharfinger's office, you can call 604-485-5244 or email jkinahan@powellriver.ca. North Harbour is a modern, up-to-date facility, mostly for Powell River boaters. It is not for transient vessels. The harbour has annual, short-term, seniors and temporary moorage rates. There are approximately 330 mooring slips for vessels from 5-metres to 18.5 metres (16 to 60 feet). The City’s main boat launch ramp is situated in the North Harbour, providing Powell River’s primary saltwater access. Westview/South Harbour Mooring and Electricity Rates Westview is a small craft harbour that is partially occupied by commercial fishing vessels. Floats 1, 2 and 3 are reserved for commercial boats. Floats 4 and 5 are used for monthly moorage. Floats 6 is used for monthly moorage Sept 16 – May 30 and transient vessels from Jun 1 – Sept 15. There is a loading facility available. South Harbour includes floats 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. Entrance is at the Canadian Coast Guard Station. Mooring is hourly, daily, monthly and transient. From June 1 to September 15, floats 10 and 11 are reserved for transient vessels paying the daily moorage rates. The Pump out is available from 11-3 daily on Dock 11 from May 1 – Oct 15. There are no reservations for transient vessels. Boaters are moored on a first-come, first-served basis. Please Note: The deadline to book a potential spot in the Westview/South Harbour expires on May 1. The rate is for a minimum of three months. If payment is not received by May 1 the daily moorage rate will be charged. There are some public washrooms along the trail partway that include a pay shower for travelers who need to freshen up.