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HOURS, SERVICE NOTICES, & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

fishermans bar & grill

ALL DAY MENU
PIZZA

YUKON GOLD FRIES. YAM FRIES. OR THICK CUT RUSSET FRIES $9 (+ gravy and curds to make poutine $4, chipotle or regular mayo $2, gravy $3)

DAILY SOUP comes with garlic bread $12

HOUSE SALAD mixed greens, creamy dijon or plum-balsamic dressing, dried fruit, shredded veg, hemp seeds $14

FRIED CALAMARI with sriracha mayo $15

CAESAR SALAD house-made dressing, croutons, bacon bits, parmesan, and fried capers $16 (+chicken caesar wrap $17)

CLAM & SEASONAL SEAFOOD CHOWDER with cream, chardonnay, potatoes, leaks $18 (+garlic bread $2)

NACHOS loaded with cheese. banana peppers. Olives $18 (+ add chipotle spiced ground beef $3)

CHICKEN STRIPS served with Yukon gold fries and plum sauce $17

CHICKEN WINGS baked then fried. and tossed in a choice of cajun cream, Frank’s. Honey-Hot, honey-garlic. Sweet chili-tequila,jerk, lemon-pepper, harrisa, or blue-cheeses sauce. served with house-made ranch and crudites. $19

CLUBHOUSE SANDWICH grilled chicken, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo on toasted sourdough $16 (+ add fries or salad $2)

BEEF DIP slow cooked AAA prime rib, ciabatta, house made bone broth, on toasted ciabatta $19

CUBANO smoked pork shoulder, Black forest ham, Swiss cheese, grainy dijon; and pickles on a pretzel bun $14

FRIED CHICKEN BURGER buttermilk marinated chicken. slaw. chipotle mayo $18

CHICKPEA AND SQUASH CURRY on rice with cucumber salad, and raita $17

ARTICHOKE-PESTO PASTA cavatappi, mascarpone, artichoke, pesto, pecorino cheese $18 (+add chicken or prawns $7)

BRAISED SHORT-RIB PASTA slow cook beef short-ribs, sundried tomato-sherry sauce, Pecorino $23

PAD THAI thai noodles, shredded veg, peanut sauce, egg, tofu and cucumber-chili salad $18 (+add prawns, beef, or chicken $7)

SMASH BURGER Vancouver Island Angus beef, pretzel bun, special sauce, cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles $13 (+add fries $3)

MICHELADA BRAISED SPARE RIBS maple glazed ribs cooked in beer-caesar broth, served with potato salad $24

FISH AND CHIPS ling cod fried in beer batter and served with house-made tartar sauce & coleslaw $18, $23

ROTISSERIE CHICKEN half chicken with mashed potatoes. seasonal veg, pancetta jus $26

MAPLE-SOY GLAZED SALMON served with sauteed spinach, rice noodles, and red curry broth $25

BRAISED BEEF SHORT-RIBS red wine braised beef short-ribs, whipped potatoes, seasonal veggies, bordelaise $27

ROGAN JOSH slow-cooked lamb shank curry with cilantro pesto, plum chutney, saffron rice $26

SERVED AFTER 4PM

Pizza dough is made in-house fresh daily

Three Cheese – $21

Hawaiian – $31

Islander – $29

Meatlovers – $31

Pepperoni – $26

Puttanesca – $29

Vegetarian – $29

Bbq chicken – $31

RETAIL STORES

grocery & liquor store

+ post office

HOURS: seven days a week – 10am to 6pm

Our “small town grocery store” is located at the center of our resort community. Over the years, the store has grown along with the community and its needs. Locals stop by daily – not just for milk or to check their mail, but also for friendly faces and neighborly chat. Shearwater Grocery sells a full range of groceries, including fresh produce & dairy. We always have an assortment of specialty cheeses, and a variety of gluten free and dairy free items in stock. The store carries all the basic items needed to restock your pantry (or galley). The store also stocks a wide selection of alcohol, including beer and wine. Whether you’re looking for a cold beer on a hot day, or the perfect bottle of wine for a special occasion, we have you covered. Just inside the grocery store you will find our Canada Post outlet, capable of handling any postage needs you might have. Canadian, US and International Stamps are available so you can send a postcard home while you are here! Send and receive your mail while you are visiting. Please contact the Grocery Store to make arrangements if you need to send special supplies ahead of you as you make your way along the Central Coast to Shearwater.

Marine hardware store

HOURS: Monday – Friday 9AM to 5PM, Saturday 10AM to 5pm, closed sundays, propane fills 3pm

The Marine & Hardware store offers an incredibly wide selection of amenities. We have a full selection of marine charts and we offer sales and service of electronics on the central coast.

In the unlikely event that we don’t have exactly what you need, your item can be special ordered in and shipped by air freight. Delivery times to the area are generally one to two days.

FUEL DOCK

Our newly upgraded on-water fuel station features a retail convenience store which is stocked with amenities including cold drinks, candies, bait, block ice, gifts, and more. Above the dock, we have a helicopter landing pad with three jet fueling stations. AV fuel is available at the main fuel pad meters, which is closest to the dock ramp. We also service AV & Jet off the floating fuel dock and, of course, offer competitive pricing within our remote location on the Central Coast. Potable water is limited in the summer but can be utilized based on availability.

HOURS: MONDAY – SATURDAY 9AM-4PM , CLOSED SUNDAYS

VHF 66A FOR CALL OUTS, $25 AFTER HOURS FEE

seabus schedule

DEPARTING SHEARWATER

7:45 am Mon – Fri
8:45 am daily
10:00 am daily
11:30 am daily
12:15 pm daily (Students only – Friday only)
12:30 pm daily
1:30 pm daily
3:15 pm (Students only – Mon to Thur)
3:30 pm daily
4:30 pm daily
5:30 pm daily
6:30 pm daily
7:30 pm daily
8:30 pm daily
9:30 pm daily
11:30 pm (Friday & Saturday only)

DEPARTING BELLA BELLA

8:15 am (Students only – Mon to Fri)
9:15 am daily
10:30 am daily
12:00 pm daily
1:00 pm daily
2:30 pm daily
4:00 pm daily
5:00 pm daily
6:00 pm daily
7:00 pm daily
8:00 pm daily
9:00 pm daily
11:00 pm (Friday & Saturday only)

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Shipyard

LICENSED VOLVO-PENTA SALES & MARINE SERVICE CENTRE

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm | Closed Saturdays and Sundays

Our Shipyard’s Volvo-Penta certified and licensed Sales & Service center has an excellent reputation as a highly reliable marine facility for both major boat repairs and minor boat maintenance.

Shearwater’s marine dream team can repair or build virtually anything! Our 60-ton travel lift can haul out boats of all sizes. Our highly skilled marine trades personnel include small engine and heavy-duty mechanics, steel and aluminum welders, marine electricians, fabricators, and fiberglass repair experts.

Come voyage to the beauty of the Central Coast and know that if a boating breakdown occurs, our shipyard and marine services will have your problem taken care of and will have your vessel back sailing in no time!

HAUL OUT

Includes parking, blocking, and launching. 60-ton travel lift. Minimum 1 day’s storage charges apply once the boat is removed from slings and blocked.

VESSEL HAUL OUT PRICES:

Punts & Speedboats—$150
Minimum up to 30ft overall length—$300
30ft to 34ft—$360
35ft to 39ft—$450
40ft to 44ft—$570
45ft to 44ft—$630
50ft to 54ft—$720
55ft to 60 ft—$810
Over 60ft—Negotiable (minimum $930)

SURCHARGES

Labour is charged by the hour for the abnormal process of haul outs, special sling arrangements, or special blocking. The travel lift with an operator is charged out at a rate of $200 per hour for special yard moves or lifts.

There is a $20 fuel surcharge added to all haul outs.

IMPORTANT

Shearwater is not responsible for sling damage on haul outs. The boat owner or authorized representative must approve the position of slings prior to lifting.

Trailer haul out charge includes launching.

Long term land or dry storage is available for those wishing to leave their vessel for a longer period of time.

Storage (per ft overall length, outside unless otherwise noted)

VESSEL STORAGE FEES

All storage charges are payable monthly and payable in full before launching. Accounts that become 30 days delinquent will automatically increase to the daily rate. IMPORTANT – All customers must read and agree to the Shearwater Policy.

Employment Opportunities

At Shearwater, employees are recognized as having great value and for being the foundation of our organization, through the jobs they do. Shearwater strives to create an environment where continuous growth, development and improvement is promoted and rewarded. The Company is committed to providing ongoing coaching and training to ensure employee success and the development of our growing team.

GROCERY
FUEL
MARINE STORE
SHIPYARD
MAINTENANCE

Currently Hiring:

1 Full Time Grocery Clerk

Please send your resume to hr@shearwater.ca

Currently Hiring:

1 Full Time Fuel Attendant

Please send your resume to hr@shearwater.ca

All positions currently filled

For next season position, please send your resume to hr@shearwater.ca

Currently Hiring:

1 Full Time Out/Inboard Mechanic

1 Full Time Mechanic Helper

Please send your resume to hr@shearwater.ca

All positions currently filled

For next season position, please send your resume to hr@shearwater.ca

Currently Hiring:

General Manager

Finance Controller

Please send your resume to hr@shearwater.ca

Currently Hiring:

2 Line Cooks

2 Servers

Please send your resume to tourism@shearwater.ca

Currently Hiring:

Hotel Manager

Please send your resume to hr@shearwater.ca

Currently Hiring:

Tour guides, Fishing guides, Fish processors

Please send your resume to tourism@shearwater.ca

Currently Hiring:

Seabus Drivers

Please send your resume to hr@shearwater.ca

All positions currently filled

For next season position, please send your resume to hr@shearwater.ca

our vision, mission, & goals

VISION: To be a World Class destination, a preferred employment provider, and the primary service provider to the Central Coast.
MISSION: To consistently and authentically serve our community of Central Coast residents, recreational tourists, and commercial enterprises by providing convenience, exceptional service, and an unparalleled nature experience.
GOALS: Staff satisfaction, profitable growth, communication with sharing information and direction.

equal opportunity employment provider

At Shearwater, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it. Shearwater is pleased to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Shearwater Privacy Policy Statement and Terms & Conditions can be found here.

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HOURS, SERVICE NOTICES, & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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