Visiting Esquimalt Harbour

Visiting Esquimalt Harbour? Follow these 4 simple steps for a safe and responsible visit:

  1. Call in! Esquimalt Harbour is a controlled access area. All visitors must contact the King’s Harbour Master prior to entering, moving within or departing the harbour. Use VHF Channel 10 or 250-363-2160 on your phone.
  2. Stay in your lane! Take a look at the harbour map and familiarize yourself with traffic lanes and areas not open to visitors.
  3. Go slow! Maintain a safe speed of no more than 5 knots with minimum wake at all times. 
  4. Give space! Remember to stay at least 200m from vessels underway.

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