Per foot, per winter, before tax
How much boat storage costs in Canada
Winter storage is priced by the foot of LOA in most of Canada, by square foot in some city marinas and by the month on the BC coast. Here are starting prices by region and what moves them up.
Starting prices by region
| Region | Outdoor winter | Indoor (cold) | Heated | Seasonal slip | Haul-out, each way |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto & GTA | $60/ft | $90/ft | $240/ft | $95/ft | $12/ft |
| Lake Ontario (Hamilton to Kingston, Niagara) | $45/ft | $75/ft | $120/ft | $85/ft | $14/ft |
| Cottage country (Muskoka, Simcoe, Georgian Bay, Kawarthas) | $30/ft | $60/ft | $110/ft | $85/ft | $12/ft |
| Ottawa & Rideau | $40/ft | $70/ft | $110/ft | $75/ft | $12/ft |
| Quebec | $35/ft | $60/ft | $100/ft | $70/ft | $10/ft |
| BC coast | $40/ft | $80/ft | $130/ft | $100/ft | $10/ft |
| Okanagan | $40/ft | $70/ft | $110/ft | $80/ft | $10/ft |
| Alberta | $30/ft | $55/ft | $90/ft | $60/ft | $8/ft |
| Manitoba | $30/ft | $55/ft | $90/ft | $55/ft | $8/ft |
| Atlantic Canada | $35/ft | $60/ft | $100/ft | $65/ft | $10/ft |
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. On the BC coast, annual moorage runs from $15/ft per month.
What changes the price
Length and beam
Most yards charge per foot of LOA, often with a minimum. City marinas may charge LOA × beam, so a wide pontoon costs more than a narrow sailboat of the same length.
Protection
Outdoor on the hard is cheapest. Cold indoor buildings cost more, heated buildings much more.
What is bundled
Some winter prices include haul-out, launch and wrap. Others list each one. Compare the total, not the headline rate.
Location
Downtown Toronto and the BC coast cost the most. Rural yards an hour from the water are often half the price.
Extras
Winterizing, mast work, shore power over winter, bottom paint and spring commissioning all add up.
Per foot, per square foot, per month
Per foot: from $60/ft for a 24 ft boat is $1,440. Per square foot: a 24 × 8.5 ft boat is 204 sq ft, so a $6.50/sq ft rate is about $1,326. Per month: BC dry moorage or lot parking is often quoted monthly; multiply by the months you need.
Ask every yard for a total for your boat, with haul-out, launch, wrap and tax, so the quotes compare.
Work out your total
Pick a storage type, region and LOA.
ESTIMATE · CAD · BEFORE TAX
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A rough starting estimate. Yards price by LOA or by square foot, and minimums apply.
Get real quotesCost questions
What is the cheapest way to store a boat in winter?
On its own trailer in an outdoor lot, or on the hard at a rural yard, with your own cover. Expect from $300 per winter for trailer parking.
Is indoor storage worth the extra cost?
For newer boats, classics and boats with upholstery and electronics, often yes: no wrap, less UV and fewer snow problems. See indoor vs outdoor.
Do I pay in advance?
Usually. Many marinas ask for a deposit when you book and the balance before haul-out; some want the full season up front.
Tell us about your boat. We find the spot.
Storage type, LOA, region and season. We check what is open near you and reply by email with options and prices.