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Madrona Bay
✨ Hidden gem
Madrona Bay sits just outside Ganges, Salt Spring Island's main hub, making it a great spot to drop anchor and dinghy ashore. The setting is classic Gulf Islands — calm waters framed by the arbutus and fir that give the bay its name. Once ashore, Ganges has galleries, markets, and restaurants that reflect Salt Spring's well-known arts community.
Marinas and anchorages near Madrona Bay · 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 Friday through Sunday
- Fullest around 00:00, emptiest around 11:00
- Half the boats arrive by 14:00
- 81% of visits are overnight
- Typical day stop: ~3h · max recorded 13 boats
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22 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
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