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Cortes Bay
✨ Hidden gem
Cortes Bay sits on the east side of Cortes Island, near the gateway to Desolation Sound, and offers a well-sheltered anchorage that's been a trusted refuge for centuries. You'll drop the hook here and find yourself tucked into a quiet, protected bay with easy access to the Community Dock area and the surrounding forests and inlets of one of BC's most stunning cruising grounds.
Marinas and anchorages near Cortes Bay · 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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- Fullest around 20:00, emptiest around 10:00
- Half the boats arrive by 14:00
- 91% of visits are overnight
- Typical day stop: ~3h · max recorded 34 boats
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