The first Monday in August feels like a pause button for much of Canada. Families pack coolers, lakes fill with canoes and boats, and beaches turn into gathering places. Yet the day itself has a surprisingly local story. The Civic Holiday in Canada is not one single national holiday with one official meaning. It is a patchwork of regional traditions, community pride, and summer rituals. That loose history is part of its charm. It also makes the long weekend a good time to slo

A boat rarely fails at a convenient time. Problems tend to show up at the ramp, halfway across the lake, or just as the weather turns. Many of those headaches start small: old fuel, a weak battery, a cracked hose, a loose connection, or a prop ding that was easy to ignore last season. Regular boat and motor maintenance keeps those small issues from becoming expensive, unsafe, or trip-ending problems. It also protects one of the biggest recreational investments many owners mak

Pleasure boats have long symbolized freedom, adventure, and luxury on the water. Behind every smooth sail or powerful engine lies the skill of a specialized mechanic who ensures these vessels perform safely and efficiently. The history of mechanics working on pleasure boats reveals a fascinating evolution shaped by technology, craftsmanship, and the changing demands of recreational boating. A mechanic repairing a vintage pleasure boat engine in a workshop Early Beginnings of

Herron's Marine will be OPEN Wednesday July 1st, 2026 and will be taking our Holiday for Canada Day on Friday July 3rd, 2026. We will be open Monday July 6th at 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Thank you from Ken and Kathy Herron and all our staff, have a great Canada Day

Contact us for the best pricing on Tohatsu outboards. The spring special is now on brand new non-current year motors.

The longest winter Well, it certainly feels like winter just doesn't want to quit.I think finally this week we will see lots of rain and the snow go.With that being said, come check out our sale prices on new non-current Tohatsu 4-stroke EFI outboards.We are blowing them out at low, low pricing, trying to make way for new models.Remember, storage customers, to give us a call two weeks before wanting your boat, as the ice leaves the lake, everyone wants their boats right away,

Well we never thought we would get into battery operated equipment, but Ken was so impressed with the products we decided to jump right...

Introducing our new line of snowplows, drop by and see us.

We are please to present the new look at Herron's Marine. The building need a facelift so we have just completed it. Drop by to take a...

We are please to announce we are now selling the Tohatsu Brand of Outboard Motors. Stop by or give us a call to learn more.

Well, its been awhile since we posted. Been an extremely busy year. Doing some renovations and additions to the place. Just wanted to...

Yes, we have lots of storage

Well, lots of boats already put to bed, but quite a few still getting ready.