Anchoring permits are required in False Creek if you are:
- Anchoring more than 8 hours during the day (9am to 11pm), or
- Anchoring anytime between 11pm and 9am the following day.
The permit will allow boaters to anchor a maximum of 14 full or partial days of 30 days during high season (April 1 to September 30) and 21 days of 40 days in low season (October 1 to March 31).
For more information, please apply here – it’s free!
Here are some very simple rules to follow when you are anchoring in False Creek:
* MANAGE MY SEWAGE RESPONSIBLY
* TAKE CARE WHEN FUELING
* USE BILGE FILTERS OR BILGE PADS
* MAINTAIN MY BOAT
* USE “HARD” BOTTOM PAINT OR
* ECO-FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVES
* DISPOSE OF ALL WASTES PROPERLY
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Steer Clear From Sensitive Habitats
Sensitive marine habitats are crucial zones for a myriad of marine life and ecological systems, by offering shelter and protection, habitat, sustenance and foraging opportunities for many species of birds. Additionally, they serve as natural
defenses that can reduce coastal erosion and play a significant role in carbon sequestration.
Please follow the Georgia Strait Alliance’s Clean Boating Guide!