Oak Bay Marine Group

What Oak Bay Marine Group does

Oak Bay Marine Group (OBMG) is a privately held marine tourism and waterfront hospitality company founded in 1962 and headquartered at 1327 Beach Drive, Victoria, British Columbia. As of February 2025, it operates as part of the Graham Clarke Group following an acquisition that consolidated it with GCG's other BC marine ventures (Harbour Cruises, Coal Harbour Marina, Western Pacific Marine, Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre). The company runs 51–100 employees across an 8-property portfolio that includes four Vancouver Island marinas (Oak Bay Marina, North Saanich Marina, Ladysmith Marina, Pedder Bay RV Resort & Marina), a waterfront restaurant (Marina Dockside Eatery), an international beach resort (Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort & Villas, Long Island, Bahamas), a US entertainment franchise (Ripley's Believe It or Not! World of Adventure in Newport, Oregon), and an in-house boathouse manufacturing unit (OBMG Boathouses, BC's leading builder).

The company's core technology is operational rather than software-driven: it pioneered Western Canada's first Seabin floating waste-capture device and now operates five Seabins across its marinas, supported by Clean Marine BC eco-certification (Georgia Strait Alliance) and Ocean Wise seafood certification for its restaurant. Its proprietary boathouse design and craftsmanship for harsh-marine-environment vessel storage is positioned as a competitive differentiator in British Columbia. The company holds multiple workplace and sustainability awards including Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures (Waterstone, 2022), Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (2022), and Sustainable Business Practices Award (Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, 2022).

OBMG's business model combines recurring moorage and accommodation subscriptions (RV resort, marina slips, Bahamas villas), transaction-fee revenue (restaurant, Ripley's ticketing, boat rentals, fishing charters, tackle shop), and one-time boathouse construction sales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company sells direct-to-consumer via property-specific websites, phone reservations (1-800-663-7090), on-site transactions, and franchise platforms, with marketing centered on the OBMG corporate brand, social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube), Google Ads, and partnerships with four regional chambers of commerce and Tourism Victoria. Customer segments span recreational boaters, RV travelers, beach resort tourists, family entertainment seekers, and vessel owners seeking custom boathouses.

Name

Oak Bay Marine Group

Legal name

Oak Bay Marine Group

Website

https://obmg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Oak Bay Marine Group is a BC-based marine tourism and waterfront hospitality operator founded in 1962, running four Vancouver Island marinas, an RV resort, a restaurant, a Bahamas beach resort, a US Ripley's franchise, and an in-house boathouse manufacturing business, serving recreational boaters, RV travelers, and beach tourists on a direct-to-consumer basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Tourism and Waterfront Hospitality

NAICS

Marinas (71393), Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marina RV & Waterfront Campgrounds (THAMAJAH)

Keywords

• Marina moorage services
• Rv resort accommodations
• Beach resort hospitality
• Boathouse construction
• Waterfront dining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Victoria

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Marina Moorage Services: OBMG operates four Vancouver Island marinas (Oak Bay Marina, North Saanich Marina, Ladysmith Marina, Pedder Bay RV Resort & Marina) offering moorage for vessels of various sizes with amenities including fuel docks, marine engine services, boat launch ramps, and boat rentals.
2. RV Resort Accommodations: Pedder Bay RV Resort & Marina offers RV spots of different sizes including pull-thru sites with 30 or 50-amp power, surrounded by forest and ocean.
3. Marine Services and Rentals: Boat rentals, guided fishing charters, gear rental, and tackle shop services at Pedder Bay Marina.
4. Restaurant Operations: Marina Dockside Eatery operates as a waterfront restaurant offering house-made sandwiches, paninis, salads, gelato, locally roasted coffee, teas, pastries, and licensed oceanfront deck with beer and wine.
5. Beach Resort Accommodations: Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort & Villas in the Bahamas offers accommodations ranging from two-bedroom villas to one and two-bedroom bungalows, plus dining at the Beach House Restaurant and Bar.
6. Entertainment Attraction: Ripley's Believe It or Not! World of Adventure in Newport, Oregon operates as a franchise attraction with 11 themed galleries featuring over 500 wonders, wax museum, gift shop, and interactive games.
7. Boathouse Manufacturing and Sales: OBMG Boathouses is the leading boathouse builder in British Columbia, offering experienced craftsmanship, proprietary design, and in-depth industry knowledge for vessel maintenance in harsh marine environments.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Oak Bay Marine Group owns and operates a portfolio of eight waterfront hospitality and marine tourism properties: four Vancouver Island marinas (Oak Bay Marina, North Saanich Marina, Ladysmith Marina, Pedder Bay RV Resort & Marina) offering moorage, fuel, marine services, and RV accommodations; a Bahamas beach resort (Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort & Villas); a Ripley's Believe It or Not! World of Adventure franchise attraction in Newport, Oregon; a waterfront restaurant (Marina Dockside Eatery); and a custom boathouse building business (OBMG Boathouses). The company sells overnight and seasonal moorage slips, RV site rentals, resort villa and bungalow accommodations, restaurant meals, attraction tickets, and custom-built boathouses to recreational boaters, RV travelers, beach tourists, and family entertainment seekers.

Product overview

Oak Bay Marine Group operates a diversified portfolio of waterfront hospitality and marine tourism properties across British Columbia, the Bahamas, and Oregon. The core offering consists of four Vancouver Island marinas (Oak Bay Marina, North Saanich Marina, Ladysmith Marina, and Pedder Bay RV Resort & Marina), complemented by Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort & Villas in the Bahamas, Ripley's Believe It or Not! World of Adventure attraction in Oregon, Marina Dockside Eatery restaurant, and OBMG Boathouses custom boat storage. Established in 1962, the company provides moorage, marine services, RV resort accommodations, dining, attractions, and vacation experiences centered on coastal and ocean environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oak Bay Marina Sheltered bay marina in south Oak Bay, Victoria, offering moorage, fuel dock, marine engine services, gift shop, and free vehicle parking, located ten minutes from downtown Victoria, for recreational boaters and visitors.
• North Saanich Marina Marina on the northern tip of the Saanich Peninsula in Sidney's Shoal Harbour, a migratory bird sanctuary, serving as a port for sailing and boating around the Gulf Islands and San Juan Islands, for cruising boaters.
• Ladysmith Marina Marina on the east coast of Vancouver Island in Ladysmith, serving as a launching point for cruising or sailing British Columbia's Gulf Islands, featuring custom boathouses from 50 to 100 feet, for boating and yachting customers.
• Pedder Bay RV Resort & Marina RV resort and marina in a quiet cove sheltered from wind and waves near Metchosin, BC, offering RV pull-thru sites with 30 or 50-amp power, marina with fuel dock, three-lane boat launch ramp, boat rentals, guided fishing charters, and tackle shop, for RV travellers and recreational boaters.
• Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort & Villas Intimate beach resort in Seymour's, Long Island, Bahamas, with white sand beach, blue sea, fishing, paddling, and snorkelling, accommodations ranging from two-bedroom villas to one and two-bedroom bungalows, and the on-site Beach House Restaurant and Bar, for tropical leisure travellers.
• Ripley's Believe It or Not! World of Adventure Family entertainment attraction in Newport, Oregon, featuring 11 themed galleries with over 500 wonders, strange artifacts, pop-culture memorabilia, Louis Tussaud's Waxworks, Cargo Hold gift shop, and interactive games including laser maze, for tourists and family visitors.
• Marina Dockside Eatery Waterfront restaurant at Oak Bay Marina in Victoria, BC, offering house-made sandwiches, paninis, salads, gelato, locally roasted coffee by Caffé Fantastico, teas by Silk Road, and a licensed oceanfront deck with beer and wine, for local residents and marina visitors.
• OBMG Boathouses Custom boathouse design and construction service in British Columbia, leveraging proprietary design, experienced craftsmanship, and in-depth knowledge of marine-environment vessel maintenance to deliver durable boathouses (including newest 50 to 100 foot units at Ladysmith Marina) for vessel owners.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Graham Clarke GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2025OBMG joined the Graham Clarke Group in February 2025, marking a new chapter in its 62-year legacy. GCG is a collection of businesses dedicated to excellence in marine-based activities across British Columbia, including Harbour Cruises, Western Pacific Marine, Coal Harbour Marina, and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre. The acquisition strengthens GCG's position as a premier marine operator while preserving OBMG's heritage and community contributions.
• University of Victoria - Ocean, Earth & Atmospheric Science ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBMG partners with UVic's science programs supporting ocean and earth science education and research.
• Pacific Salmon FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBMG supports salmon conservation efforts through partnership with Pacific Salmon Foundation.
• Ocean WiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBMG's Marina Dockside Eatery holds 100% Ocean Wise certification. OBMG also partners with Ocean Wise Seafood program.
• Power to BeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBMG supports Power to Be's Annual Power To Summit initiative.
• Royal Canadian Search & RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBMG supports Royal Canadian Search & Rescue organization.
• Mustard Seed - Victoria Food BankminorOthersOBMG supports the Mustard Seed food bank in Victoria through corporate responsibility initiatives.
• Pearson College - Renew & Refound CampaignminorOthersOBMG supports Pearson College's capital campaign for renew and refound initiatives.
• United Way Southern Vancouver IslandminorOthersOBMG participates in United Way Southern Vancouver Island Golf Tournament as a sponsor.
• Saanich Peninsula Lions Food BankminorOthersOBMG supports the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank.
• Loaves & Fishes - Nanaimo Food BankminorOthersOBMG supports the Loaves & Fishes food bank in Nanaimo.
• Goldstream Food BankminorOthersOBMG supports the Goldstream food bank.
• Our Place SocietyminorOthersOBMG supports Our Place Society in Victoria.
• Songhees NationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBMG supports the Songhees Nation South Island Powwow and acknowledges Songhees Nation's historical relationship to the land where OBMG gathers.
• Castaway Wanderers RFCminorOthersOBMG sponsors the Castaway Wanderers RFC rugby team.
• Greater Victoria Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOBMG holds membership in the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce for local business networking.
• WestShore Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOBMG holds membership in the WestShore Chamber of Commerce.
• Ladysmith Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOBMG holds membership in the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce.
• Greater Newport Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOBMG holds membership in the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce for Ripley's Newport operations.
• South Island Prosperity PartnershipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOBMG participates in the South Island Prosperity Partnership for regional economic development.
• Tourism VictoriaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOBMG partners with Tourism Victoria for visitor marketing and promotion.
• Caffé FantasticominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarina Dockside Eatery serves locally roasted coffee by Caffé Fantastico.
• Silk Road Tea CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarina Dockside Eatery serves various teas by Silk Road.
• Ripley's EntertainmentcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOBMG operates Ripley's Believe It or Not! World of Adventure in Newport, Oregon as a franchise under Ripley's Entertainment, featuring their brand, artifacts, and operating model. The franchise received Franchise of the Year in 2022.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Bellingham Marine: Global marina design, dock manufacturing, and construction company. Closest industry analog to OBMG Boathouses' marine infrastructure construction business serving recreational boat owners.
• Ripley's Entertainment Inc. Franchisor of the Ripley's Believe It or Not! brand operated by OBMG in Newport, Oregon. Relevant as the IP owner and operating-system provider for one of OBMG's core entertainment properties.

Regional players

• Baha Mar: Major Bahamas integrated resort complex on Nassau. Comparable to Cape Santa Maria as a Bahamas-based beach resort operator serving Caribbean leisure travelers, though at materially larger scale.
• Atlantis Paradise Island: Iconic Bahamian beachfront resort and marina destination. Overlaps with OBMG's Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort on Long Island, Bahamas, in targeting beach tourists in the same country and currency zone.

Broad incumbents

• Host Hotels & Resorts: Lodging-focused REIT owning upper-upscale and luxury resort hotels. Comparable in asset-heavy, multi-property resort/hospitality operations serving leisure travelers, albeit with a real-estate investment orientation rather than marine services.
• Vail Resorts: Large multi-property outdoor hospitality and resort operator. Comparable in operating a portfolio of destination leisure properties with seasonal demand patterns and a hospitality/membership-driven revenue mix.

Direct peers

• Suntex Marina Group: One of the largest US owner-operators of recreational marinas with a multi-property portfolio. Directly comparable to OBMG in operating moorage, fuel docks, and marine services across multiple sites under one corporate platform.
• Safe Harbor Marinas: Largest marina operator in North America, operating hundreds of recreational marina facilities. Closest scale-and-portfolio analog to OBMG's four-marina Vancouver Island network and full-service moorage offering.
• IGY Marinas: International luxury marina operator with waterfront destinations in the Caribbean, the Americas, and Europe. Comparable to OBMG in operating premium destination marinas and resort-adjacent marine facilities, including Bahamas exposure.

Emerging players

• Sandals Resorts: Caribbean all-inclusive resort operator with multiple island properties. Adjacent comparable in the Bahamas/Caribbean beach-resort segment where OBMG's Cape Santa Maria competes for inbound leisure travelers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/obmg

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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