Boating

Elk is a nice big lake, popular with boaters and rowers. Launch is at south end of lake. There is a 10k circle trail around both lakes, and public washroom at the north end of the beach, which is a nice area for families. Access is off Sayward road, north of the Beaver lake access, off the TC1. Beaver lake is smaller with easy access for young children, and public washrooms.

If you are looking for a marina where you are genuinely welcomed, where you have a truly friendly and helpful administrative and maintenance staff and you want to feel "at home", then VAN ISLE MARINA IS IT. !

Amazing mechanic, Joel. Great service. They got us in right away, found the problem and fixed it. Highly recommend them!!

Beautiful on a sunny day

Too loud! The dragon boat festival is a great event for the city of Victoria. I don't see the need for the event to be so loud that people do not want to sit in the beer area. The event was so loud last night that the buskers on the causeway had to shut down their shows. Surely consideration should be taken when putting on a great event like this.

Great venue for birthday party...

Boat was exactly what we were looking for to tour around the islands for a couple of hours.

One of the nicest marinas I have stayed in of all the gulf islands. The grounds are beautifully kept, friendly staff, clean pool and friendly well kept docks.

Awesome location

Great Boats

Gorgeous port town, well organized ferry terminal

Great selection of clothing upstairs! Cool brands and the customer service has always been top-notch. I will stop by every time I’m in Friday Harbor.

Big selection, prices normally match, but great when you don't have time to get something online.

Very good operation for service and boat monitoring

It's a place downtown Victoria! Smack-dab in the middle of the Old Town! I'm not certain what they do here, I've walked by and wondered. The street level has a variety off retail outlets as well as a lovely assortment of buscars in summertime. At times there have been chalk artists and men playing upbeat drums.

I spoke with Derek about a boat on the phone and was completely honest about the condition and that he was a bit suspicious of the previous owners claims on use and hours of boat. I respect that and didn't end up buying the boat but shows he is straight shooter.