Victoria Harbour Regulations

The following regulations are administered by Transport Canada and strictly enforced by the Harbour Master and the Harbour Patrol.

• No sailing is permitted within the harbour
• Speed cannot exceed 5 knots in the Inner and Middle Harbour
• Speed cannot exceed 7 knots in the Outer Harbour
• Vessel must have a minimum wash

For the air and marine traffic pattern in the harbour, view Transport Canada's Port of Victoria Traffic Scheme.

Beginning in May of 2008, Transport Canada began enforcing a new speed restriction of 7 knots in the Outer Harbour. View Port of Victoria Speed Restrictions.

For more information on Transport Canada marine regulations, please visit their website.