Marina

The following is meant solely to help the reader understand the main features of primary regulations governing this activity, and not meant in any way to provide a legal interpretation.

Land Act - Land Tenure:

Marinas and Yacht Clubs can be established on Foreshore and/or Aquatic Crown land through tenures available from the Province of British Columbia (the Province).

Note:
-Foreshore is the land between the high and low watermarks of streams, rivers, lakes, and the ocean.
-Aquatic Crown land is all the land, including the foreshore, from the high water mark out to the limits of provincial jurisdiction.

The process and regulations surrounding the establishment of Marinas and Yacht Clubs are detailed and complex. For more information go to http://www.al.gov.bc.ca/clad/tenure_programs/programs/marinas/index.html

Primary Contact:

If you have questions regarding any aspect of the application process or any of the land tenure programs, contact
FrontCounter BC.
Call 1-877-855-3222 (toll free)
or
http://www.frontcounterbc.gov.bc.ca/location.html

 
 
Verified: August 2007