44°33′N 63°54′W · Halifax Harbour, Bedford Basin, Northwest Arm
Atlantic Canada · Launch May–June, haul-out October–November
Boat storage in Halifax and the South Shore
Winter storage, haul-out and the work around it on Halifax Harbour, Bedford Basin, Northwest Arm. Send your boat details and we come back with spots that fit your LOA, budget and season.
Halifax and the South Shore at a glance
- Waters
- Halifax Harbour, Bedford Basin, Northwest Arm, Mahone Bay, Chester Basin and Lunenburg Harbour
- Towns and harbours
- Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, Chester, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg and Hubbards
- Season
- Launch May–June · haul-out October–November
- Typical boats
- Sailboats, cruisers, fishing boats, runabouts and small powerboats.
- Storage from
- from $35/ft per winter outdoor · compare prices
Region summary from public sources. Each yard sets its own dates and rates.
The boating year here
Mahone Bay transient slips fill in July and August.
- Launch
- Boating season
- Haul-out
- On the hard / in storage
What storage looks like here
Halifax-area boats can stay in the water longer than in most of Canada, but owners with small lots and no moorage still need a safe place on land during storm season and the off-season.
Halifax-area owners use outdoor yard storage on cradles, indoor buildings, and winter moorage where offered. South Shore owners often haul out for the winter. Demand is driven by limited slips, Atlantic storms and owners with no space at home.
Halifax and the South Shore storage prices
| Item | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Outdoor winter storage | from $35/ft per winter |
| Indoor winter storage (cold) | from $60/ft per winter |
| Shrink-wrap | from $18/ft |
| Haul-out or launch | from $10/ft each way |
| Seasonal slip | from $65/ft per season |
Starting prices in CAD before tax, from published marina and port rates and market estimates, October 2026. Your boat, the yard and the dates set the final price.
Local knowledge
- Halifax Harbour is one of the largest and deepest ice-free natural harbours, and Bedford Basin is its largest part, reached through The Narrows. source
- The Northwest Arm is used mostly by pleasure boats. source
- Halifax Traffic (Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Services) gives radar coverage, and large vessels need compulsory pilotage. source
- Mahone Bay has potentially 365 islands and is a popular sailing area. source
- Mahone Bay tidal range is about 2 m and currents are generally under 1 knot, according to a local navigation guide. source
- The large-tide range at Halifax is about 2.14 m, with a mean range of about 1.30 m. source
- Halifax Harbour has Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Services radar coverage. source
- Mahone Bay's transient slips fill in July and August, per the local navigation guide. source
Halifax and the South Shore boat storage questions
How big are the tides in Halifax?
The Canadian Hydrographic Service lists a large-tide range of about 2.14 m at Halifax, with a mean range of about 1.30 m. That is much smaller than the Bay of Fundy, which makes docks and ramps simpler. Rules, dates and fees can change from year to year, so check the official source before you plan your season.
Does Halifax Harbour freeze?
Wikipedia describes Halifax Harbour as one of the largest and deepest ice-free natural harbours. That is why in-water boating can run longer than in many parts of Canada, though many owners still haul out for the winter. These details come from official or public sources and can be updated, so confirm the current version before you decide.
When are Mahone Bay slips busiest?
A local navigation guide says transient slips in Mahone Bay fill in July and August. If you plan to visit in peak summer, book early. Storage on land is an option for boats that don't need to stay in the water.
Elsewhere in Atlantic Canada
- New Brunswick (Saint John River, Kennebecasis and Shediac) Saint John River, Kennebecasis River
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