Book/Moor at a Pier or Dock

Learn how to moor or book a pier in the City.

The Burrard Dry Dock pier and St Roch dock are well-used by commercial and recreational vessels and are rented only in limited circumstances.

The City's Wharf Regulation Bylaw (7665C) regulates moorage, commercial activity, hours of use, storage, and a variety of public events on the waterfront piers. The Port of Vancouver regulates all activity in and on the water.

Pier Locations

<accordion> Burrard Dry Dock Pier 

Overview of each dock/pier and purpose:

• Burrard Dry Dock Pier - reserved for major vessels such as naval ships and cruise ships, at Moorage Rates below. It's also the only Lower Mainland facility approved by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). If your vessel is an oversized one, contact us at bookings@cnv.org or call 604-982-8383 to obtain approval.  
• • Burrard Dry Dock Pier - all moorage requires a Moorage Agreement, and Daily rates apply (i.e. there is no hourly moorage at Burrard Dry Dock) 

<accordion> St Roch Dock 

• St. Roch Dock - allows smaller recreational boats to moor on a first-come, first-served basis for a short visit, at Moorage Rates below.
• • St. Roch Dock - moorage up to 3 hours is charged at $4.10/hour regardless of vessel size, after which a Moorage Agreement is required and Daily rates apply

<accordion> Goldsworthy Pier 

• Goldsworthy Pier - allows smaller recreational boats to dock at no charge (i.e. for free) for a maximum of 3 hours on a first-come first-served basis, after which Moorage Rates apply. 
• • Goldsworthy Pier - moorage up to 3 hours is free, after which a Moorage Agreement is required and Daily rates apply

Rates & Fees

• Before completing a Moorage Agreement, please email bookings@cnv.org or call 604-982-8383 with your request.
• Overnight moorage is not permitted during the high season, from May through to September

Please note the following in terms of moorage rates:

• Burrard Dry Dock Pier - all moorage requires a Moorage Agreement, and Daily rates apply (i.e. there is no hourly moorage at Burrard Dry Dock) 
• St. Roch Dock - moorage up to 3 hours is charged at $4.10/hour regardless of vessel size, after which a Moorage Agreement is required and Daily rates apply
• Goldsworthy Pier - moorage up to 3 hours is free, after which a Moorage Agreement is required and Daily rates apply
• Before completing a Moorage Agreement, please email bookings@cnv.org or call 604-982-8383 with your request.
• Overnight moorage is not permitted during the high season, from May through to September

Daily Moorage Rates
   Day = 24 hour period or portion thereof  |  Moorage Agreement is required for all Daily stays

Scheduling & Cancellations

Applications must be submitted a minimum of xx working days prior to the event date. Info about cancellations.

Important Things to Know

• Ticketed (pay) events are not permitted in City Plazas
• Permitted uses

Reserve your Plaza

LINK TO BOOKING PAGE

LINK TO PLANNING GUIDE

FAQ

Can I hook up my vessel to sewers or electrical source?
No. Each vessel is responsible for its own sewer management. Please note that the City levies fines and penalties for those who dump refuse into the waters around the piers. As the power at Burrard Pier is limited, we do not offer electrical hookups.

Can I check in at the Pier as First Port of Call?
No. Please refer to federal regulations by visiting the Transport Canada website.

Where can I get additional boating information?
Visit the Vancouver Port Authority website for general and detailed boating information, as well as guidelines for moorage and boating safety.