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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

Based on AIS data

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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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