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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.
Marinas and anchorages near Butchart Cove · times are dock to dock
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How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.
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- Busiest on Thursdays
- Fullest around 19:00, emptiest around 11:00
- Half the boats arrive by 13:00
- 86% of visits are overnight
- Typical day stop: ~4h · max recorded 5 boats
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