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Butchart Cove
Drop anchor in this peaceful, sheltered cove right next to The Butchart Gardens, one of Canada's most celebrated National Historic Sites of Canada. It's a prime spot for kayaking and canoeing, and the gardens are essentially on your doorstep. Five free mooring buoys are available on a first-come, first-served basis with a 24-hour maximum stay.
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Marinas and anchorages near Butchart Cove · times are dock to dock
Popular Times
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- Busiest on Fridays
- Busiest around 11:00 — boats coming and going
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 12:00
- 86% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~22h
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