Serving St. Margaret’s Bay for over 20 years.
We are a full-service marina with chandlery for all your needs including Tohatsu outboards, Yanmar parts centre and certified Canadian Customs arrival site.
We offer marina and boatyard services in an idyllic rural setting that is within 5 minutes of many services from grocery to highway access. We are 25 minutes from Halifax and 40 minutes to the Halifax International Airport and only 6 km down the Peggy’s Cove Road towards the most famous lighthouse in all the Maritimes.
Book your launch
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To book your launch please select either an AM launch or PM launch and then complete the form. Subject to availability – you will be contacted once your request is received to confirm your date.
Saltbox Grand Opening, May 18th
Saltbox tap room will be opening, May 18th at noon. Please join us to celebrate this next chapter at Shining Waters Marina! ‘Cavicchi’s on The Water’ has taken over our kitchen to offer a menu of delicious bar snacks to pair with your favorite brew.
Hours - Thurs-Sat, 12-9pm. Event nights will be open later as per the calendar below. Opening 7 days a week by mid-late June.
Haul & Launch
Shining Waters can accommodate power and sailboats up to 50T and 16’ wide via Travel-lift and up to 30T, 29’ wide, including catamarans with our hydraulic trailers. Our operators are certified for Travel lift and Conolift.
Services
Shining Waters strives to meet all your Boating / Marina needs to an extremely high standard. We offer services such as:
Haul & launch
Dockside fuel / water / pump out
Lifting equipment / forklifts
Paint / polish / waxing / detailing
Fibreglass repairs
Battery storage & Charging
Solar / Electrical
Launch ramp
Moorings
