45°54′N 66°18′W · Saint John River, Kennebecasis River, Grand Bay
Atlantic Canada · Launch May–June, haul-out October
Boat storage in New Brunswick (Saint John River, Kennebecasis and Shediac)
Winter storage, haul-out and the work around it on Saint John River, Kennebecasis River, Grand Bay. Send your boat details and we come back with spots that fit your LOA, budget and season.
New Brunswick (Saint John River, Kennebecasis and Shediac) at a glance
- Waters
- Saint John River, Kennebecasis River, Grand Bay, Bay of Fundy, Shediac Bay and Northumberland Strait
- Towns and harbours
- Saint John, Fredericton, Rothesay, Quispamsis, Grand Bay-Westfield, Oromocto, Hampton and Shediac
- Season
- Launch May–June · haul-out October
- Typical boats
- Runabouts and cruisers on the river, sailboats, fishing boats, pontoon boats and personal watercraft.
- 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
NB River Watch publishes flood information. Major floods occurred in 1923, 1936, 1973, 2018 and 2019.
- Launch
- Boating season
- Haul-out
- On the hard / in storage
What storage looks like here
River floods and Fundy tides make leaving a boat on the water risky for part of the year, so land storage is a practical choice from Saint John to Shediac.
Saint John River owners use outdoor yards with cradles, indoor buildings and some heated storage; in Shediac, owners store trailer boats and sailboats for the winter. Demand is driven by flood-season uncertainty, short seasons and Fundy tides that make leaving a boat in the water harder.
New Brunswick (Saint John River, Kennebecasis and Shediac) 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
- The Saint John River is 673 km long and is tidal downstream of a point between Fredericton and Mactaquac Provincial Park. source
- Vessels at Reversing Falls must wait for slack tide; during the spring freshet the river's flow can overcome the tide reversal. source
- The Kennebecasis River is about 95 km long and joins the Saint John River at Millidgeville, Saint John; Rothesay and Quispamsis are on it. source
- Shediac sits on Shediac Bay, a sub-basin of the Northumberland Strait, next to Pointe-du-Chêne. source
- The Canadian Hydrographic Service gives a large-tide range at Saint John of about 8.8 m (higher high water 8.81 m, lower low water 0.05 m). source
- The Bay of Fundy has some of the highest tides in the world, with an average range of about 16 m at its head. source
- The spring freshet on the Saint John River can reach about 6,800 m3/s, with major floods in 1923, 1936, 1973, 2018 and 2019. source
- NB River Watch publishes provincial river and flood information. source
New Brunswick (Saint John River, Kennebecasis and Shediac) boat storage questions
How big are the tides at Saint John?
The Canadian Hydrographic Service lists a large-tide range of about 8.8 m at Saint John. The Bay of Fundy has some of the highest tides in the world, so ramps, docks and moorings must allow for big water-level swings. Conditions change with weather and yearly schedules, so treat this as a guide and verify with the responsible authority.
What are the Reversing Falls?
At Saint John, vessels must wait for slack tide to pass the Reversing Falls. During the spring freshet, the river's flow can overcome the tide reversal, which changes timing. Check tide and river information before planning a passage. Rules, dates and fees can change from year to year, so check the official source before you plan your season.
When does the Saint John River flood?
The spring freshet can reach about 6,800 m3/s, and major floods occurred in 1923, 1936, 1973, 2018 and 2019. NB River Watch publishes current flood information, which owners should check before launching in spring. These details come from official or public sources and can be updated, so confirm the current version before you decide.
Elsewhere in Atlantic Canada
- Halifax and the South Shore Halifax Harbour, Bedford Basin
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