The New Mill Bay



Mill Bay Marina and Brentwood College School upland

Nice Concrete Docks at Mill Bay Marina

We arrived at Mill Bay Marina and were completely taken by surprise; to borrow Steve Martin’s words, “wow, all I can say is wow.”  This is not the Mill Bay we remembered from several years ago when there were just a few deteriorated wooden docks and old buildings on the shoreline.  Mill Bay Marina now sports wide, roomy slips with large concrete docks and steel pilings.  The marina offers 700 feet of transient moorage and can accommodate boats up to 200 feet.  A state of the art 'floating wave break' provides year-round protection.  Line-handlers in uniform greet you upon arrival and you can purchase drinks and ice cream bars right at the docks.  

Bridgemans Bistro at Mill Bay Marina

Kayak rentals and even drop-in yoga sessions on the docks are available during the summer months.  At the head of the substantial ramp is the beautiful Bridgemans Bistro serving lunch and dinner with a brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays.  Meals are well prepared with beautiful presentations.  The architecture is warm and inviting with wood ceilings and a wall of glass for the expansive views of the bay and Mt. Baker in the distance. 

Bridgemans Bistro Bar, Mill Bay Marina 

The uplands at Mill Bay have changed significantly too; the shoreline now hosts new condominiums, lovely new homes, and the impressive buildings of the Brentwood College School, a college prep boarding school.  

Great Views from Bridgemans Bistro, Mill Bay Marina

Boaters will find the Mill Bay Plaza within easy walking distance from the marina for convenient grocery shopping and other needs.  

Mill Bay Marina, Bistro, and Offices

Mill Bay is a pleasant stop for boaters exploring Saanich Inlet and is within easy reach of Sidney and Butchart Gardens.  While Mill Bay has changed its look and appeal over the last five years, boaters are still discovering the new Mill Bay, now classy and upscale.

Mill Bay Marina, a beautiful stop