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Small Craft Harbours

For concerns, questions or comments related to a CRD dock, please contact your local Wharfinger or the Ports Manager.

Local Wharfingers

Ports Manager
Pete Williams
P.O Box 60
Pender Island, BC
V0N 2M0
Tel: 250.361.5518
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Retreat Cove
Galiano Island, BC

Retreat Cove is located approximately at the mid point of Galiano Island, on the south side fronting Trincomali Channel. It lies across from Wallace Island, a Provincial Marine Park.  Retreat Cove is very pretty and protected, and can be a safe haven from strong winds and weather in channel. Retreat Island, in the middle of the cove, is joined to Galiano Island by a drying flat.

Public Moorage in Retreat Cove

Retreat Cove

The single float at this dock is eighty feet long and is often primarily occupied by resident boaters. Rafting up is a viable option, and is mandatory at all CRD docks. The cove also has room for numerous boats at anchor.

Nearby Services

From the wharf, a narrow road winds its way up to the main road, which runs the length of Galiano Island. There are no on-shore facilities in proximity to the dock. Supplies and amenities are available to the south at Montague Harbour, or further on to the stores near the south end of the island.