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Townsite Marina
Townsite Marina sits right in Nanaimo's harbour and offers 185 slips for everything from small runabouts to larger vessels. You can reach the marina team directly at their on-site office, which keeps regular weekday hours and handles both moorage and office rentals. It's a no-fuss, working marina with a straightforward setup — dock your boat, and downtown Nanaimo's shops, restaurants, and the BC Ferries terminal are all close at hand.
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Marinas and anchorages near Townsite Marina · times are dock to dock
Popular Times
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- Busiest around 13:00 — boats coming and going
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 13:00
- 87% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~98h
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