Sewell's Marina Accessibility
This business has self-assessed as having the following accessible attributes. Please contact the business directly for further detail if required.
Mobility
Parking
- Designated accessible parking near an accessible entrance that is specifically marked
- Space specifically marked with a van-accessible sign, at minimum 4.7 metres wide, large enough to accommodate a vehicle with a side lift/ramp
- Entry route has a door that is at minimum 815 mm wide
- One or more entry points are automated
- Designated gender-neutral/family restroom that can also accommodate a support person
- Can be reached without going up or down stairs, has a main entrance and/or stall that is a minimum 815 mm wide and has an outward swing door
Vision
Overall Space
- Multiple lighting sources to improve visibility
Cognitive & Sensory Friendly
Overall Space
- Neutral or muted colours that are calming and subdued
- Surfaces, window coverings, and décor with minimal glare or reflection, as well as minimal use of bold patterns, shapes, or stripes
- Subtle and/or natural lighting, no florescent or harsh lighting, and no dark shadows
- Door handles have colour contrast with the body of the door; doors and frames have colour contrast with adjacent walls; any glass doors are marked to make them clearly visible
- Designated gender-neutral/family restroom that can also accommodate a support person
General
Emergency Plan
- System in place for guests to contact a staff member for help if required
Since 1931, Sewells Marina has welcomed over 3 million visitors to experience the breathtaking beauty of Howe Sound, just 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver in Horseshoe Bay. One of the premier moorage locations in the Lower Mainland, our marina offers access to the best boating, fishing, wildlife viewing, sailing, and marine parks. Quiet bays and island retreats are just minutes from your protected berth. Howe Sound boasts over 300 square miles of sheltered islands and bays to explore, with the Sunshine Coast and Gulf Islands just a short sail away from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver.
