About Portside Marina
Located in gorgeous Brentwood Bay, Portside Marina was first opened in 1927 by Harry Gilbert as Gilbert's Boathouse. Saanich Inlet was a premier fishing location and at the age of 13, Harry's son, Jim Gilbert, started guiding and went on to become an acclaimed fishing guide. Canadian Prime Ministers John Diefenbaker and Lester B. Pearson (pictured above, sitting) have fished here. Today, the inlet is popular for prawning, diving, paddling, The Butchart Gardens summer fireworks, beaches and access to great hiking. Portside Marina has limited availability and is ideal for long skinny sailboats and smaller powerboats.
Facilities
Electricity
Water
Wifi
Showers
Toilets
Food
Bar
HauloutCOORDINATES
48.57782 N, -123.46680 E
Port Information
Telephone
Berth Sizes
< 10m
Depth at MLW
< 2m
Manoeuvrability
Fair
Channel Marking
Fair
Overseas Visitor Berths
Yes
Dock Type
Floating
Style Stern To
Yes
Tidal Flow
Negligible
Active Winter
Yes
Weather Forecast
Sun
5AM - 9AM
15 March 2026
Light and variable.
1 to 4°C
UV Index: 0 - Low
Cloudy
Sun
9AM - 1PM
15 March 2026
- E 4 knots increasing to 7 knots.
- 1 to 5°C
- UV Index: 1 - Low
- Cloudy
Sun
1PM - 5PM
15 March 2026
- E 6 knots decreasing to 4 knots.
- 3 to 5°C
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Chance of showers