Transportation

Securing your transportation should be your second priority after securing your spot on Anvil. Below is the information which should help this process. 

Departure Location
Lions Bay Marina: Closer to Anvil, Pay Parking,
Lions Bay Marina hours are Thursday to Monday, 8am to 5pm.  They gradually close later as the spring progresses.  Please contact them to confirm precise information.

Horseshoe Bay: A bit further from Anvil, some available free parking; open hours.

Transport Companies
Cormorant Marine: 604.250.2630 (more information on their website)
Mercury Tug & Launch: 604.921.7451 (more information on their website)
Pacific Ferries: 778.231. 7872 (more information on their website)

INSURANCE
While the property at Daybreak is insured, it is highly recommended that group leaders purchase private insurance (through BCAA or other) prior to hosting a retreat. If you are a School, Church or Wedding you must send us a Proof of Insurance from our Insurance provider, for other groups it is recommended.  Please take necessary precautions as accidents incurred as a result of your participation at Daybreak will not be covered under our General Liability Policy.

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Caretaker will advise you of any specific ‘rules’ depending on various construction projects etc; however, there are a few general facility regulations we ask all renting parties to abide by:

1) The Island is powered by a generator; the maximum time for the generator to be used is 17 hours a day; please plan accordingly

2) The camp property is non-smoking. For members of your group who do smoke – please see caretaker for the smoking area of the camp and all smoking MUST be done in that location.

3) No Firearms, Cannabis Products, Drugs, Vaping, Alcohol, Pets or Explosives.  No candles or open flames in any buildings or on the camp property.  We have a fire pit and that is the only location where a fire is permitted, pending fire bans and such at the time.

4) Provincial Health Regulations require that any camp for children 14 and under must have a
nurse or F.A.A. attendant on site at all times

5) Adult supervision for all waterfront activities is required. Please review the posted rules and regulations. Swimming and boating is to be done under supervision by a qualified lifeguard. No boating is to done outside the two main bays.

6) Absolutely no graffiti, no removal of mattresses from cabins, no damage whatsoever to the camp property.

7) Camp clean up, daily garbage routines and kitchen care rules are posted on-site; the caretaker will supplement them if necessary. These must be followed to ensure the camp remains in good condition.

8) Please obey all out-of-bound signs posted on the property.

FACILITY SPECIFICS

Kitchen Area:

1) Appliances: Convection Oven, Grill, 6 Burner Stove, commercial Fridge, Freezer, Hobart, Mixers, Toaster, Washer and Drier, Coffee Machines, Outdoor BBQ

2) Pots, Pans, Cutlery for 200, Cooking-trays and utensils are provided.

Washrooms & Showers:

1) Washrooms are located in camper cabins and staff cabins. Washrooms are on a Septic System – please be considerate.

2) Showers are located beneath the dining hall

Operational Details:

1) Garbage must be separated:  Food Waste, Burnables, Metal/Plastic/Glass Recycling, Other.  The Caretaker will detail these procedures.” Please consider our waste management logistics when determining your program.

2) Water: We supply and manage our own water system.  Our source is spring fed and is treated to ensure it is safe to drink.  It is tested daily and closely monitored by Coastal Health. Sometimes, in early spring, the water has not yet been tested by the Ministry. If this is the case, the camp is on a boil water notice, which simply means you will have to boil your water prior to drinking.