History Archives - Canoe Cove Marina

Moorage & Haulouts
- Moorage & Haulouts
  
  Canoe Cove Marina is home to 380 berths and our boat yard hosts the largest Travel Lift on Southern Vancouver Island. If you’re looking for a lift or a place to stay, read on to learn more.
- Moorage
- Moorage Request Form
- Haulouts
Maintenance & Services
- Maintenance & Services
  
  The community at Canoe Cove is home to over 20 businesses that offer the most highly qualified technicians and expertise in the industry. Search the directory by business category to see all that our community has to offer.
- Maintenance, Custom Work & Repairs
- Services
- Yacht Brokers
- Marine Surveyors
- Marine Training
Dining
- Dining
  
  The Cove is a popular destination for lunch and dinner with two great restaurants to choose from.
- Stonehouse Pub
- Fox & Monocle Cafe
Activities
- Activities
  
  On or off the water there is so much to experience at Canoe Cove. We are home to marine shops, dining, kayaking, touring and cruising – just to name a few! We think it’s a beautiful place to spend some time, but don’t take our word for it, come down and see for yourself.
- Boat Charters
- Kayak Rentals
- Retail
Stories
- Stories
  
  With a century-long history and 20 businesses on site, we have a treasure trove of stories to share. Select a category and read on! And if you would like to receive stories ongoing, we invite you to subscribe to our newsletter.
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About
- About
  
  We’re a small team with deep experience and a great passion for boating. Learn more about our story, and our location through our gallery. If you have an unanswered question about us, or if there is something we can assist with – we’d love to hear from you.
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The Stonehouse Restaurant & Pub: A Rich Past With a Bright Future

Canoe Cove Community, History, Stories

The Stonehouse Restaurant & Pub: A Rich Past With a Bright Future

In 2012, while away on vacation, Joe Kovacs saw [...]

cancove2021-09-29T14:40:18-07:00September 29th, 2021|Canoe Cove Community, History, Stories|Comments Off

Galatea Comes Home

Canoe Cove Community, Customers, History, Stories

Galatea Comes Home

This fall Kevin Campbell brought Galatea, a 40’ yawl, [...]

cancove2020-09-28T09:22:53-07:00September 28th, 2020|Canoe Cove Community, Customers, History, Stories|Comments Off

A Glass Act: A Look Back at Canoe Cove Manufacturing

History, Stories

A Glass Act: A Look Back at Canoe Cove Manufacturing

In its move from wood to fibreglass production, Canoe Cove [...]

Kaylee Sarich2020-08-24T13:06:04-07:00July 22nd, 2020|History, Stories|Comments Off

Canoe Cove Marina & Boatyard

4.5

Based on 87 reviews

02:36 21 Apr 21

Friendly staff and a whole lot of beautiful vessels

06:00 16 Mar 21

A great place to launch a Stand Up Paddle board from when I am teaching SUP courses.

03:29 15 Mar 21

Best boatyard on the island, hands down.

Pelt's Yachting Services Inc.

03:08 08 Mar 21

Great place to work on your boat.

Andrew Argyle Garbutt

17:44 05 Mar 21

Great spot!Thanks for supporting Film BC.Much appreciated.Cheers

18:14 18 Feb 21

This place is the most interesting and pleasant marina we have visited...

16:54 14 Nov 20

Awesome people that go beyond what is expected.

Kees den Hartigh

15:44 26 Sep 20

A beautiful marina where we've enjoyed departures on "No Regrets" and kayaking.

MiloTheRedPanda

01:46 17 Jun 20

We keep our boat at this Marina and they have great washroom and shower facilities and amazing... flowers and garden.read more

23:22 08 Aug 19

Newly opened (formerly Canoe Cove Joe's) and still getting the wrinkles out. Good food today,... looking forward to more.read more

17:24 04 Aug 19

The stonehouse pub will not disappoint. It's well worth the visit. For a quiet sunny afternoon... visit. Excellent food, fabulous patio.read more

Elizabeth Johnston

00:05 11 Apr 19

I had an excellent experience at Canoe Cove Marina. From working with the General Manager to the... Travel Lift operators and Vector Marine, in addition to all the members working out of this marina it was a pleasure to have my boat there. Everyone was so professional, hardworking, knowledgeable and truly top notch people. Thank youread more

17:09 28 Oct 18

Nice place with commercial and marine/boatyard services. Seems like time passed this place by and... it's not overdeveloped or ruined by huge commercialism. Easily accessable by kayak, you will find a pub, a small restaurant, and even a small marine thrift shop.read more

12:37 13 Mar 18

A cozy harbour tucked away. 2 restaurants, boats and the occasional wildlife viewing.

Canoe Cove Marina & Boatyard

4.5

Based on 87 reviews

02:36 21 Apr 21

Friendly staff and a whole lot of beautiful vessels

06:00 16 Mar 21

A great place to launch a Stand Up Paddle board from when I am teaching SUP courses.

03:29 15 Mar 21

Best boatyard on the island, hands down.

Pelt's Yachting Services Inc.

03:08 08 Mar 21

Great place to work on your boat.

Andrew Argyle Garbutt

17:44 05 Mar 21

Great spot!Thanks for supporting Film BC.Much appreciated.Cheers

18:14 18 Feb 21

This place is the most interesting and pleasant marina we have visited...

16:54 14 Nov 20

Awesome people that go beyond what is expected.

Kees den Hartigh

15:44 26 Sep 20

A beautiful marina where we've enjoyed departures on "No Regrets" and kayaking.

MiloTheRedPanda

01:46 17 Jun 20

We keep our boat at this Marina and they have great washroom and shower facilities and amazing... flowers and garden.read more

23:22 08 Aug 19

Newly opened (formerly Canoe Cove Joe's) and still getting the wrinkles out. Good food today,... looking forward to more.read more

17:24 04 Aug 19

The stonehouse pub will not disappoint. It's well worth the visit. For a quiet sunny afternoon... visit. Excellent food, fabulous patio.read more

Elizabeth Johnston

00:05 11 Apr 19

I had an excellent experience at Canoe Cove Marina. From working with the General Manager to the... Travel Lift operators and Vector Marine, in addition to all the members working out of this marina it was a pleasure to have my boat there. Everyone was so professional, hardworking, knowledgeable and truly top notch people. Thank youread more

17:09 28 Oct 18

Nice place with commercial and marine/boatyard services. Seems like time passed this place by and... it's not overdeveloped or ruined by huge commercialism. Easily accessable by kayak, you will find a pub, a small restaurant, and even a small marine thrift shop.read more

12:37 13 Mar 18

A cozy harbour tucked away. 2 restaurants, boats and the occasional wildlife viewing.