Anchorage· Portland· Salish Sea — San Juans, Gulf Islands & Desolation Sound
Princess Bay (Portland Island)
48° 43.2′ N · 123° 22.1′ W
A shallow, protected bay at the south end of Portland Island, a park island of forest, shell beaches and a perimeter trail just off Swartz Bay. It holds many boats and is the island's main overnight anchorage.
Practical
Coordinate is the OSM bay. Anchor in about 5 m (16 ft); in peak season boats stern-tie to rings on shore to fit more in. There are no buoys. A Parks Canada dinghy dock serves the bay (removed October 1 to May 14). Open to the south; uncomfortable in a southeaster. Twelve first-come backcountry campsites with food cache and pit toilets; no drinking water. The trail around the island is about 8 km (5 miles). Chart 3476/3441.
Best for
Overnight close to Sidney, hiking, tide pools
Season
May-September
Itineraries that stop here
Nearby
- G.B. Church Wreck (Portland Island)0.6 NM away
- Royal Cove (Portland Island)0.9 NM away
- Russell Island (Fulford Harbour entrance)2.5 NM away
- Canoe Cove Marina (North Saanich)2.6 NM away
- Van Isle Marina (Tsehum Harbour, Sidney)3.4 NM away
- Pender Island Vessel Restricted Zone (Swanson Channel)4 NM away
- Port Sidney Marina (Sidney)4.1 NM away
- Fulford Harbour (Salt Spring Island)4.2 NM away
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