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Silva Bay Marina
Silva Bay Marina sits on the sheltered southeast shore of Gabriola Island, one of the Gulf Islands just a short hop from Nanaimo. You'll find it a well-established base for exploring the island and the surrounding DeCourcy group, with Gabriola's sandstone beaches and local artisan scene close at hand. The setting is genuinely pretty, tucked into a protected bay that keeps things calm even when the Strait of Georgia is kicking up.
Marinas and anchorages near Silva Bay Marina · 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 00:00, emptiest around 11:00
- Half the boats arrive by 14:00
- 90% of visits are overnight
- Typical day stop: ~3h · max recorded 13 boats
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23 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
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