Mosquito Creek Marina Decommissioning Updates

Mosquito Creek Marina Decommissioning Updates

This page contains the following information:

KEY FACTS

  • An independent marina condition assessment concluded that the majority of Mosquito Creek Marina (MCM) docks had reached their end of serviceable life. 
  • MCM issued a notice to all moorage customers on December 5, 2023 that all property must be removed from the Marina by May 31, 2024.
  • Moorage customers occupying live-aboard boatsheds and live-aboard boats have been offered moorage licence extensions of 12 months from April 1, 2024. They will be given at least 6 months notice to vacate after this extension resulting in a minimum stay of at least 18 months. Float home owners will continue to be offered 12-month moorage licence extensions.
  • The May 31, 2024 decommissioning date is firm, meaning that no exceptions or extensions will be granted for non-live-aboard moorage customers (i.e., those without designated primary residence status).
  • Access to all condemned docks will be restricted as of June 1, 2024.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What happens to people who live on their boats, in boatsheds or float homes?

  • All MCM boat shed and vessel moorage customers who have the Marina as their primary full-time residence will be granted extensions of at least 18 months from April 1, 2024. Float homes will remain at the Marina with their usual 12-month moorage licence extensions.

Why can’t repairs happen in phases?

  • An independent marine survey firm concluded that the majority of the MCM docks were at their end of life, and repairs were not possible or viable at this time. All condemned docks will be secured as of June 1, 2024.

When will the Marina reopen?

  • Currently, Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation and the Squamish Nation are focused on addressing the immediate safety and security of the Marina and its customers. 
  • At a later date, Nch’ḵay̓ and the Nation will carefully consider options for the future of this portion of the Nation’s Reserve Lands.

Are you helping customers find moorage elsewhere?

  • MCM has posted a list of alternative moorage facilities as a courtesy, as MCM does not represent or vouch for other marina operators.

What happens if boats or boatsheds are still at the Marina after May 31, 2024?

  • Other than the specified exception groups, all property will be dealt with by MCM at the owner’s expense.

How will float homes and live-aboards be affected by the demolition?

  • MCM will work with float home and live-aboard moorage customers to ensure ample notice and limited disruption.

MOORAGE CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT 

Mosquito Creek Marina and Nch’ḵay̓ have been in regular and consistent contact with moorage customers via email, website postings and in-person meetings since December 5, 2023. If you wish to have access to these communications and/or meeting minutes, please contact enquiry@mosquitocreekmarina.com.

RESOURCES

Mosquito Creek Marina (MCM) has been contacted by operators of other marinas, yacht clubs and facilities that may have openings for moorage and/or storage. Please contact them directly to obtain further information. Also note that MCM does not represent or vouch for any other marina operators or service providers. These contacts are provided as a courtesy only.

April Point Marina
Parksville, BC
Contact: Whitey Jones
Cell: 250-228-9448
Coho Marina Resort
Maderia Park, BC
Contact: Mark
Phone: 604-883-2248
Availability: Boat moorage 25’ or less
Otter Bay Marina
Pender Island, BC
Contact: Lisa
Cell: 250-629-3579
Email: info@otterbay-marina.ca
Dave’s Boat Storage
Abbotsford, BC
Contact: Dave
Phone: 604-302-5604
Email: storage8064@gmail.com
Availability: Boat storage, dryland
Crescent Beach Marina
Surrey, BC
Contact: Meghan
Phone: 604-538-9666
Email: meghan@crescentbeachmarina.com
Availability: Boat storage under 30’
Pelican Bay Marina
Vancouver, BC
Contact: Michael Jensen
Phone: 604-729-1442
Email: pelicanbaymarina@hotmail.com
Availability: LOB under 30’
Quayside Marina
Vancouver, BC
Contact: Richard
Phone: 604-681-9115
Email: qsmarina@rservice.ca
Availability: 60’ slip and 35’ slip
Reed Point Marina
Port Moody, BC
Phone: 604-937-1600
Email: office@reedpoint.com
Availability: Boat moorage 20’ or less
Riversbend
Richmond, BC
Contact: Omar
Website: riversbendfloatinghomevillage.com/location
Availability: Float home moorage 40’x20’
Richmond Marina
Richmond, BC
Phone: 604-278-8612
Availability: Boat moorage, no size limit, no sailboats
Cooper Yacht Charters Ltd. (Northwest Explorations)
Powell River, BC
Bellingham, WA
Port Sidney, BC
Contact: Michael
Phone: 604-687-4110, 306-570-6377 (Michael), 236-326-4805 (Northwest Explorations)
Website: www.cooperboating.com
Availability: Boat moorage, commercial
Sunshine Beach Marina (formerly Beachcomber Marina)
Nanoose Bay, BC
Contact: Tony
Phone: 250-468-7222
Email: sunshinebeachmarina@gmail.com
Availability: Boat moorage, various sizes
Buccaneer Marina & Resort Ltd.
Halfmoon Bay, BC
Phone: 604-885-7888
Email: office@buccaneermarina.com
Availability: Boat moorage under 34’, several spots
Deckside Marina
Richmond, BC
Contact: Astrid
Phone: 604-317-8040
Email: info@decksidemarina.com
Availability: Boat moorage under 28’
Victoria International Marina
Victoria, BC
Contact: Steve
Phone: 778-432-0477
Email: steve@vmarina.ca
Availability: Boot moorage 65’ and over
Nanaimo Yacht Club
Nanaimo, BC
Contact: Laura
Phone: 250-754-7011
Email: nyc@nanaimoyc.ca
Availability: Boat moorage under 28’
Newcastle Marina
Nanaimo, BC
Contact: Tonya
Phone: 250-753-1431
Email: newcastle@shaw.ca
Availability: Boot moorage availability under 30’
Next Boat Trailer
Phone: 403-540-9921
Contact: Kolby KaferEmail: nextboatsales@gmail.com 
Availability: Dry storage, discounted
trailers for Marina customers
Phase One Dismantling ServiceSquamish, BCPhone: 778-996-0428Email: phaseone.squamish@mail.comGunderson SloughDelta, BCContact: Roger SchramekPhone: 604-720-5949Email: rogerschramek@shaw.ca
Page’s Resort GroupGabriola Island, BCPhone: 250-247-8931Email: info@pagesresort.com

Transport Canada has asked that we share the following memos with all those affected by the decommissioning of MCM.

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