Canada’s first saltwater fishing pier: free to walk, with rod holders, fish-cleaning stations and the best seat in town.
01AT A GLANCE
The details that matter.
Discovery Pier runs out into Discovery Passage from the downtown waterfront, right beside Fisherman’s Wharf. People fish for salmon off the rails in summer and fall, and everyone else comes to watch the boats, the cruise ships and the odd orca go by.
- Type
- Public fishing pier
- Cost
- Free to walk
- Fishing
- BC tidal waters licence required
- Best for
- Shore fishing, sunsets, whale-watching
- Where
- Downtown waterfront, beside Fisherman’s Wharf
•ON THE DOCK
What you’ll find
Call ahead to confirm hours and space, especially in July and August.
- Rod holders along the rails
- Fish-cleaning stations
- Benches and covered shelters
- Seawalk access at both ends
- Parking and downtown cafes nearby
•ON THE MAP
Where it is, and what’s close by.
This location and the nearest docks, marinas and launches.
Open the full docks mapDiscovery Fishing Pier and nearby
On the downtown waterfront off the Island Highway, between the Maritime Heritage Centre and Fisherman’s Wharf. Transit stops at Island Hwy at Discovery Pier.
- On this map
- 5 places
- Area
- Downtown
- Best for
- Shore fishing, sunsets, whale-watching
•FAQ
Good to know
On the downtown waterfront off the Island Highway, between the Maritime Heritage Centre and Fisherman’s Wharf. Transit stops at Island Hwy at Discovery Pier.
