Shining Waters Marina

Serving St. Margaret's Bay
for over 20 years

We are a full-service marina with chandlery for all your needs including Beta & 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.

Plan Your Service with Us

Curious about tide times? Click HERE. Explore our services below, fill out the form and find the perfect fit for your needs. We’ll reach out to confirm your date based on availability.

Saltbox Taproom

Saltbox tap room is now OPEN! Check the calendar below to see the summer concert series lineup! Grab your tickets early & check out the new pub menu!

Questions? 902-593-1575

Spring hours for taproom:

Thursday-Sat – 11:30am-9pm (live music night open until 11pm)

Sundays – 10:00am-3:00pm (brunch)

Spring Kitchen Hours:

Tuesday’s & Wednesday’s – 3:00pm – 8:00pm

Thursday-Sun – Same hours as the taproom

Taproom and pub to be open 7 days a week mid-June

Heading to one of our events? Need a ride home?
Shining Waters Marina and Saltbox Brewing Co. want you to get home safely. Book your ride with one of these transportation companies:

Scotia by the Sea
A cozy restaurant located at Saltbox Marina Taproom, Scotia by the Sea offers delicious dining with a beautiful waterfront view.

Explore their menu and visit them next time you’re at Saltbox!

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 / ceramic coating
Fiberglass repairs
Battery storage & Charging
Solar / Electrical
Launch ramp
Moorings