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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.
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Marinas and anchorages near Silva Bay Marina · times are dock to dock
Popular Times
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- Busiest around 13:00 — mostly boats arriving
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 13:00
- 90% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~19h
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