Thetis Island Marina and Resort

As fellow boaters, we want to respect your wishes if you choose to anchor in Telegraph Harbour instead of using our marina docks. However, we kindly ask that you also respect our position. If you do choose to anchor, facilities such as showers, laundry, garbage, water, recreational activities, and wifi are available exclusively for those who pay for moorage. We welcome anyone to use our restaurant, pub, store, and offer several dinghy docks at no charge. If you plan to leave your dinghy for an extended period to take the ferry to Chemainus, please let the dock attendants know so we can ensure its safety during your absence. Please keep in mind that the maximum speed when passing by both marinas is 5kts (no wake). This speed will help to prevent damage and discomfort to vessels tied to the docks, as well as the live aboards that we currently have. There are privately-owned moorings throughout the harbour, but it's best to rely on your anchoring gear rather than hooking onto them. Owners may ask you to vacate the mooring if they return, and the anchor used on a mooring could be designed for a small vessel or be in deteriorating condition. Telegraph Harbour generally has good holding in sand and mud, but the inner harbour can become congested during peak summer times. The area south of Thetis Island Marina has adequate holding and is well-protected from most strong southerly winds. Please avoid anchoring in the north of the marina docks, as it is designated for float plane traffic. Scheduled and unscheduled floatplanes use the area daily, and they have limited maneuverability. Always give them the right-of-way and keep an eye out for them when motoring in the harbour.