Serving St. Margaret's Bay
for over 20 years

We are a full-service marina with chandlery for all your needs including Tohatsu & 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 Haul Out

For tide times, please click HERE To book your Haul Out please click below and then complete the form. Subject to availability – you will be contacted once your request is received to confirm your date.

Saltbox Taproom

Saltbox tap room open May – October. Check the calendar below or socials for special events in the off-season!

Questions? info@saltboxbrewingcompany.ca

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Coming to one of our events? Need a way home? Shining Waters Marina and Saltbox Brewing Co. want you to get home safe! Please contact one of the following transportation companies to book your ride;

T’j’s Driving Service – 902-441-9100

Casino Taxi – 902-429-6666

Route 333 Taxi – 902-497-5105

Hammonds Plains Taxi – 902-483-5276

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

Shining Waters Marina and Boatyard is pleased to offer Stand-up Paddle Board Rentals and Sales for the season via our BoatStore/ Waterfront Crew.

Weather and Tides

Stay informed about the conditions around Shining Waters and plan your trip accordingly. Check out our live weather cam at the link below.