How many nights are you planning on parking? If it’s a single night, probably Rocky Point in Port Moody would work. It’s a little pricey (I think $50 to launch).
If you are planning on spending a long time on the water . . .
1. For ease of access, launching in Blaine at the public boat ramp is your best bet. You can walk the boat on and off your trailer, and launching and parking is $12 US. This allows parking for 2 weeks (with an option to extend). However, this involves crossing back into Canada over the water (and back into the US), which can be cumbersome if you don’t have NEXUS.
2. The Ladner Ferry Road Boat Launch (Ladner Ferry Road Boat Launch) works well. It’s free, and you can park along the road for free. However, this requires you to exit the Fraser (and return via the Fraser). Not a problem usually, but if wind and tide are in opposition you can get 6 foot standing waves at the mouth of the Fraser. Still, on the way out you pass by Steveston. If conditions are looking unfavourable, simply duck into Steveston and tie onto one of the public docks. Take a nap, and usually by then conditions have improved. If worst comes to worst, overnight in Steveston (the rates are cheap) and head out the next day once things look better.
3. Some members have launched from North Van at Cates Park Boat Ramp, but I don’t know what the prices are.
