Dinghy Dock Events and News
- New Dinghy Dock Winter Menu is now online.
- Friday Night Jam
Featuring, Inexpensive Chef Features:
Complementary ferry ride for performers
1/2 price ferry ride for post secondary students (with valid student ID)
- March 17th - St. Patricks Day
Traditional Irish Food and Music
Party starts at 4pm
Open Late
Reservations Recommended
- March 23rd - Easter Brunch
10:30am -- 2:30pm
Live Music
Reservations Recommended
- April 4th and 5th - Presenting Chef Cory Crane's Spring/Summer Menu launch party.
Live Music all weekend! Michael Patrick Quartet on Saturday
Reservations are required
Open Late
Frequently Asked Questions about the Dinghy Dock
Q: Where exactly do you catch the Protection Island Ferry to the Dinghy Dock
Pub on the Nanaimo side?
A: Where Promenade Dr (Cameron Island) and Front St meet, there is a walkway
down to the Nanaimo Harbour City Marina and the first boat tied up at the bottom
is the waiting area for the ferry. The Google Map below shows 3 pins, the lower
right is the parking lot at Port Place, the 2nd lower left is the dock where
the ferry leaves from, and the 3rd is the Dinghy Dock on the Protection Island
side. Click on the pins to expand details.
Q: Where do I park my car?
A: Many visitors will park at Port Place Malland walk across the street towards Promenade Dr (Cameron Island). Please be aware that there is a 3 hours limit and parking is for the use of patrons of Port Place Mall. Most visitors will
use the parkade located next to the Coast Bastion.
Q: Do I need to make a reservation?
A: If you are coming in a large group of 20 or more people, you must call
ahead and make a reservation for tables and to allow us to make arrangements for addition ferry sailings.
Q: Do you make trips to Newcastle Island in the evening?
A: We do not normally do trips to Newcastle
Island while they have their own ferry service running. If you would like
to inquire about specials trips to Newcastle, please contact
us.
Q: Are there areas to go walking on Protection Island?
A: There are some trails and beaches to visit on Protection Island; just walk
further up the dock and take a right once you get up to the road. It will take
you along in Pirates Park.
