Every summer False Creek Harbour has followed a similar pattern: the Commercial Fishing Vessels depart for the fishing season and space would become available for pleasure craft to berth for July and August.

The False Creek Harbour Authority would like very much to continue this tradition. However, recent restructuring in the Commercial Fishing Industry has affected harbour operations. The reduction in salmon openings have kept boats in harbour longer and reduced the available number of reserved floats for pleasure craft. Many of our commercial fishermen have elected not to fish and are staying in port. Others are leaving late or returning early.