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Don Island Anchorage
✨ Hidden gem
Don Island sits in the Fraser River near Richmond, offering a quiet and somewhat wild anchorage away from the urban bustle despite being well within Metro Vancouver. The river setting gives it a surprisingly remote feel, with low marshy shores and birdlife that make it feel a world apart from the city just minutes away. It's a relatively shallow and tide-influenced spot, so check your depths and timing carefully before you settle in.
Sources: navily.com
Marinas and anchorages near Don Island Anchorage · times are dock to dock
Based on AIS data
quiet → busy
Popular Times
How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.
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- Busiest on Mondays
- Fullest around 21:00, emptiest around 14:00
- Half the boats arrive by 14:00
- 89% of visits are overnight
- Typical day stop: ~3h · max recorded 20 boats
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