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Mud Bay Dock
Mud Bay Dock is the community dock serving Protection Island, a small residential island just a short hop across the harbour from downtown Nanaimo. If you're heading over to Protection Island or picking someone up, this is where you tie up — it's the main link between the island and the city. The setting is low-key and local, with the island's tight-knit neighbourhood right at your doorstep.
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Marinas and anchorages near Mud Bay Dock · times are dock to dock
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- Busiest around 13:00 — mostly boats arriving
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 14:00
- 78% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~16h
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