CAMPBELL RIVER HARBOUR AUTHORITY

What CAMPBELL RIVER HARBOUR AUTHORITY does

Campbell River Harbour Authority (CRHA) is a non-profit society, founded in 1998, that operates Fishermans Wharf — a federally-designated Small Craft Harbour on the east coast of Vancouver Island in Campbell River, British Columbia — under a lease from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Small Craft Harbours. The facility serves as home port for 235+ vessels and accommodates transient vessel traffic, particularly during the summer and early fall months. Its primary customer base consists of Canadian Fishing Vessels (the recognized priority sector), commercial vessel operators, recreational boaters, and licence holders drawn from a regional catchment of approximately 60,000 residents.

The core offering is secure berthage delivered through a multi-basin physical infrastructure comprising a North basin (Fingers A, B, C) and South basin (Fingers 1-6), with rafting capability during peak periods. Supporting amenities include power service (20, 30, 50, and 100 amp) on all floats, potable water, wireless internet, hydraulic cranes on each wharf approach, a drive-down work float for loading and maintenance, garbage and recycling services, sanitary pump-out, and washroom and shower facilities. Access is controlled through a keyless/key fob entry system that is currently being upgraded.

CRHA generates revenue primarily through transaction-based transient moorage fees ($0.13–$1.25 per foot per day depending on vessel class), subscription-style winter moorage (monthly prepaid, October 1 – April 30), and per-use sanitary pump-out services ($10 for up to 30 gallons; $20 for up to 100 gallons). Distribution is direct — vessel operators access services at the wharf or via the harbour office, phone, email, and VHF radio (Channel 66A) — with no intermediaries. The organization is governed by a volunteer board, holds membership in the Harbour Authority Association of B.C., and coordinates with DFO Pacific Region and other local emergency and regulatory agencies.

Name

CAMPBELL RIVER HARBOUR AUTHORITY

Legal name

Campbell River Harbour Authority

Website

https://fishermanswharfcampbellriver.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Campbell River Harbour Authority is a non-profit society operating Fishermans Wharf, a federally-leased Small Craft Harbour in Campbell River, BC, providing secure berthage and amenities to Canadian fishing vessels, commercial operators, recreational boaters, and licence holders across roughly 235 home-port vessels.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Campbell River

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Transient Moorage Fees: Daily transient moorage fees charged per foot of vessel length. Summer season (May 1 - September 30) offers daily transient berthage with maximum 7 consecutive day stay. Competitive rates among the most affordable in the area.
2. Winter Moorage Fees: Monthly prepaid moorage available during winter season (October 1 - April 30) with limited availability.
3. Sanitary Pump-Out Services: Pump-out station services at Finger C, North Basin. Charges based on gallon capacity - up to 30 gallons for $10.00, up to 100 gallons for $20.00.

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Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Campbell River Harbour Authority operates Fishermans Wharf, a Small Craft Harbour in Campbell River, BC, providing secure berthage and seasonal moorage for Canadian fishing vessels, commercial vessels, recreational boats, and licence holders. Services include transient and winter moorage, sanitary pump-out, hydraulic cranes, drive-down work floats, power, potable water, and wireless internet, delivered through a multi-basin facility operating under a lease from Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Product overview

Campbell River Harbour Authority operates Fishermans Wharf as a single unified marina/harbour facility offering secure berthage services for Canadian fishing vessels, commercial vessels, recreational boats, and licence holders. The facility serves as home port for 235+ vessels and accommodates transient vessels. The core product consists of berthage services supplemented by supporting amenities including power (20-100 amp), potable water, wireless internet, hydraulic cranes, drive-down work floats, sanitary pump-out, and washroom/shower facilities. Transient moorage is available on a daily basis during summer months with winter monthly prepaid options. The harbour features North and South basins with multiple finger piers for vessel berthing.

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Products and services

• Secure Berthage Services Secure standing berthage at Fishermans Wharf for Canadian fishing vessels, commercial vessels, recreational boats, and licence holders, serving as home port for 235+ vessels in the Campbell River multi-basin facility.
• Transient Moorage Daily transient moorage during the summer season (May 1 – September 30) for pleasure craft (up to 49ft at $1.00/ft/day, over 50ft at $1.25/ft/day) and Canadian Fishing Vessels ($0.13/ft/day), with a maximum stay of seven consecutive days.
• Winter Moorage Monthly prepaid moorage available during the winter season (October 1 – April 30) on a limited availability basis; customers contact the harbour office for rates and reservation.
• Sanitary Pump-Out Service Sanitary pump-out station located at Finger C, North Basin, available during business hours at $10.00 for up to 30 gallons and $20.00 for up to 100 gallons.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Small Craft HarbourscoreOthers · 1 January 1998CRHA has managed the Small Craft Harbour at Fishermans Wharf under a lease arrangement from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Small Craft Harbours since 1998. This government partnership provides the operational authority and framework for harbour management.
• Harbour Authority Association of B.C. (HAABC)minorOthersCRHA is a member of the Harbour Authority Association of British Columbia, a regional network of harbour authorities providing advocacy and support for small craft harbours in BC.
• Fisheries and Oceans CanadacoreOthersDFO Pacific Region - primary regulatory body for fisheries and oceans matters affecting the harbour operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Canoe Cove Marina: Private full-service marina on Vancouver Island (Sidney area) offering transient moorage, fuel, and amenities to recreational and commercial vessels. Comparable in geography, vessel mix, and service stack, though operated on a for-profit basis.
• North Saanich Marina: Vancouver Island marina operator providing berthage, moorage, and ancillary services to recreational and commercial vessels in a similar coastal BC catchment. Closely comparable scale and customer base to Fishermans Wharf.
• False Creek Harbour Authority: BC small craft harbour authority operating marina facilities in Vancouver's False Creek, serving recreational and commercial vessels. Direct structural peer under the same DFO lease framework with comparable non-profit governance.
• Steveston Harbour Authority: Federally-leased small craft harbour authority in Richmond, BC serving commercial fishing vessels, recreational boaters, and licence holders under the same DFO Small Craft Harbours program as CRHA. Directly comparable non-profit operating model and customer mix.
• Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA): Not-for-profit harbour authority operating Fisherman's Wharf and other Victoria marine facilities, serving commercial fishing, recreational, and tourism vessel traffic under a similar BC small craft harbour framework. Closest scale and mandate analog.

Broad incumbents

• Port of Vancouver: Largest port authority in Canada, operating diverse marine terminals and small craft facilities across the Burrard Inlet. Overlaps with CRHA in harbour management mandate but at vastly greater scale and with a commercial shipping focus.

Regional players

• Port of Nanaimo: Federal port authority on Vancouver Island managing commercial and small craft marine facilities including marina operations. Comparable in mandate and geography but serves a larger commercial port footprint than CRHA's working harbour focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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