Chandlery
Festival goers have an opportunity to chat with a good cross-section of marine vendors in the chandlery tent. Marine suppliers, boat builders, wood crafters, marine artists and yacht suppliers join in the Festival chandlery each year. In addition you will find folk art, jewellery, wood carvings and other local artwork for sale at reasonable prices.
At the Festival Retail Tent you will find shirts, caps, jackets, mugs and other souvenirs of the Mahone Bay Wooden Boat Festival, with all proceeds going towards supporting the Festival.
2008 Vendors
Children's Adventures
(902) 462-7465
Author Ruth Wells will be selling the children’s book called “Chibley, The Cat Who Went to Sea.” she is raising money to help buy educational supplies that the Picton Castle will deliver on their next world voyage.
Custom Sunglasses
64 Penny Lane, Stillwater, NS B3Z 1M7
LED lights, sunglasses and accessories, floating sunglasses.
Custom SunglassesDon Brenton's Fire Protection
2 Lakeside Park Drive, Unit 12, Lakeside NS B3T 1L7 902-876-7879
Stop by for fire protection information and to see portable extinguishers from Amerex and the pre-engineered self contained fire suppression system from SeaFire of Baltimore.
Don Brenton's Fire ProtectionDSS Marine Inc.
71 Wright Avenue, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1H4 902-835-4848
DSS experts will provide information and advise on the best life-saving & safety equipment for all your needs. Suppliers of quality VIKING Liferafts, Flares, Lifejackets, Immersion Suits, and EPIRBS.
DSS Marine Inc.Destination Southwest Nova Scotia
Toll Free: 1-877-552-4040 / info@destinationsouthwestnova.com
Destination Southwest Nova Association encompasses the Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley, Yarmouth & Acadian Shores and South Shore. These historic lands wind through the Annapolis Valley along the phenomenal Bay of Fundy and the Acadian Shore, passing lush rolling fields and wilderness back country to the picturesque seaport of Yarmouth. Then travel onward to the vast sandy beaches, secluded coves, fishing ports and lighthouses of the South Shore.
T-shirts promoting "Democracy 250" as well as tourism information and brochures. Destination Southwest Nova Scotia
Insurance Bureau of Canada
1969 Upper Water Street, Suite 1706, Halifax, NS B3J 3R7
Road safety and survival messages highlight The 2008 Drive To Survive Tour, persuading distracted drivers to change their ways. This summer, the tour will visit festivals and fairs in many communities, and sharing important safety messages. The D.U.M.B. Car (Distractions Undermining Motorist Behaviour) is an important feature of the 2008 tour because distracted driving is still one of the most serious road safety issues in Canada today.
Insurance Bureau of CanadaMahone Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Post Office Box 59, Mahone Bay, NS 1-888-624-6151 or (902) 624-6151
Learn more about the Town of Mahone Bay on our web site.
Sponsor of the Festival ParadeMahone Islands Conservation Association
P.O. Box 427, Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0
MICA's mission is to protect and conserve the natural environment of the islands and shoreline of Mahone Bay, and the traditional, social and recreational opportunities valued by its various communities.
Michele Stevens Sailloft Ltd.
PO Box 507, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2E0 (902) 634-9338
Michele Stevens Sailloft is a 4th generation sailmaker, offering custom sails and canvas goods. From the Bluenose II to small dingies and everything in between, the Sailloft proudly "builds sails to get you home"
Mount Saint Vincent University
Bedford Highway, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
A small university with a global outlook, MSVU fosters academic excellence and educates the leaders of tomorrow. Our unique sense of community and personalized approach to education means class sizes are small, and students have access to high-quality faculty and opportunities to be involved in research. Prizes and free give-aways.
Noddings' Marine Sales & Service Ltd.
433 York Street, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Supplier of goods and services to the recreational marine market. Specializing in Scout boats and Yamaha outboards.
Nova Scotia Boat Builders Association
5475 Spring Garden Road, Suite 402, Halifax, NS (902) 423-2378
The Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association (NSBA) was created in 1998 by a dedicated group of boatbuilders determined to bring their two-century tradition of quality, performance and durability to the forefront of the industry in North America. Directory of NSBA members and information on the NS boatbuilding industry.Snapdragon Photography
Unique photographs featuring reflections in falling water drops, watercolors, tole painted products and posters.
Stright-MacKay
Box 97, New Glasgow, NS B2H 5E1 902-928-1900
We provide the most comprehensive inventory of marine hardware and equipment in Atlantic Canada. But we also back it with exceptional customer support -- on every level.
Stright-MacKayTraditional Marine
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia (902) 532-7634
Nautical decor and traditional marine hardware. Specializes in solid brass and bronze boat fittings, some practical, some whimsical. May pieces are old stock that have never been used, and some are cast spcifically for Traditional Marine.Van Fancy Oars and Paddles
2790 Cornwall RD RR 3, Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0 (902) 624-9166
For all your rowing and paddling needs. A wide variety of hand-crafted wooden oars, paddles and kayak paddles in many lengths and styles ... oarlocks and leather wrapping, plus much more.
Van Fancy Oars and PaddlesWindbag Company of Nova Scotia
PO Box 955, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0 (902) 553-0861
One-of-a-kind bags made from the sails from some of the loveliest boats that have sailed the waters around Nova Scotia and beyond. Available at P'Lovers in Mahone Bay.
If you are interested in renting space for your marine related buisiness in the chandlery tent, please use our contact form and select "Renting Retail/Food Space"