
Deciding where to dock, rent, or service your boat in the Fenelon Falls area means weighing a few meaningful differences. Two marinas sit directly on Coldstream Road in Rosedale — close to where Balsam Lake connects to the Trent-Severn Waterway — while a third operates as a powersports and marine dealership on County Road 8. Each has a different emphasis, and the right fit depends on what you actually need.

Operating on Balsam Lake since 1997, Rosedale Marina is open seven days a week during the season, with a longer low season running through May, June, and September to Thanksgiving, and peak operations from July 1 through Labour Day. It is closed during winter.
This marina covers most of what a visiting or seasonal boater needs in one place: seasonal and transient wet slips, a gas dock, pump-out, and one of the more extensive rental fleets in the area. Rentals run from basic fishing boats to larger pontoons, with pricing as follows:
All rental prices are plus gas and taxes. Optional add-ons include a trolling motor ($50) and a bimini ($40). A $1,500 rental deposit applies, and boats returned dirty incur a $25 cleaning charge.
Beyond rentals, the marina offers boat maintenance and repair, fiberglass restoration, custom canvas and upholstery fabrication, boat detailing, and winterization. Winter storage is available in multiple formats: indoor heated, indoor, covered, and shrinkwrap. Boater amenities on site include showers, laundry, and a store. Service brands include Yamaha, Mercury, and Evinrude, with rental boats from Smokercraft, Legend, G3, Avalon, Crestliner, Princecraft, and Bennington.
Phone: 705-887-6921
Pride of Balsam Lake Marina is part of the Pride Marine Group and sits directly on the Trent-Severn Waterway in Rosedale. It offers 20 wet slips for seasonal renters, a gas dock, and a full service and parts department. The marina has been operating for over 35 years and serves boaters looking to access the broader Trent-Severn system, including routes toward Georgian Bay.
Services extend well beyond dockage. The marina offers gel and fiberglass repair, boat detailing, dockside service, and emergency on-water service. Boaters also have access to a cabana and dock store, and valet service is available. Storage options cover indoor heated, covered, and open formats.
On the sales side, Pride of Balsam Lake carries a premium lineup of new and pre-owned boats, including Nautique, Sea Ray, Scout, Harris, Nimbus, Princess, Frauscher, Alukin, and Chris-Craft. Being part of a multi-location group means access to shared inventory and a central customer care line.
Phone: 800-991-3006 | Email: pridecustomercare@pridemarinegroup.com

Fenelon Falls Marina Inc, located on County Road 8, operates more as a marine and powersports dealership than a traditional waterfront marina. It is a Yamaha, Arctic Cat, and Starcraft dealer offering new boat sales, trade-ins, and financing through Yamaha Financial Services — alongside ATVs, side-by-sides, and snowmobiles.
The marina does offer rentals, available from June 27 through Labour Day, with a focused fleet of pontoons, a deck boat, and fishing boats:
Mechanical service and repair is available for all makes and models, and the marina handles winterization. It does not advertise a gas dock, slip rentals, or on-site dockage.
Phone: 877-876-3134
| Feature | Rosedale Marina | Pride of Balsam Lake Marina | Fenelon Falls Marina Inc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wet slip rentals | Yes (seasonal & transient) | Yes (20 slips) | Not advertised |
| Gas dock / fuel | Yes | Yes | Not advertised |
| Boat rentals | Yes (fishing boats & pontoons) | Not advertised | Yes (fishing boats, pontoons, deckboat) |
| Service & repair | Yes | Yes | Yes (all makes & models) |
| Winterization | Yes | Not advertised | Yes |
| Winter storage | Indoor heated, indoor, covered, shrinkwrap | Indoor heated, covered, open | Not advertised |
| Boat sales | Not advertised | New & pre-owned | New |
| Pump-out | Yes | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| Trent-Severn waterfront access | Balsam Lake | Trent-Severn Waterway (Rosedale) | Not waterfront |
If you’re arriving by boat and need to stay for a few days or the season, fuel availability and slip access are the top priorities — both waterfront marinas here offer gas docks and dockage, so the choice between them may come down to slip availability, storage format, and the specific services you need year-round.
Renters without a boat of their own should look at fleet variety and rental windows. A wider selection of fishing boats and pontoons gives more flexibility for group size and lake conditions. Also check whether weekend pricing is offered separately from a full-day rate — some marinas price weekends as a defined two-day block, which can affect how you plan a trip.
For boaters who need mechanical work or are considering buying a new boat, a dealership relationship with a specific engine brand may matter. Factory-authorized service can simplify warranty claims and parts sourcing. If you own a boat powered by an engine brand a marina doesn’t specialize in, asking about service capacity for your make and model is worth doing before committing.
Winter storage format — heated indoor versus covered outdoor versus shrinkwrap — affects long-term costs and how your boat comes through a Kawartha winter. If winterization and spring launch are part of your annual routine, confirming those services are offered at the same location can save a lot of coordination.
Renters looking for the widest selection of boat types, on-water fuel, and basic amenities will find Rosedale Marina the most self-contained option. Boaters seeking premium vessel sales, a waterway-connected slip, and emergency on-water support may prefer Pride of Balsam Lake Marina. Those needing mechanical service or looking to buy new — without requiring a gas dock or slip — will find Fenelon Falls Marina Inc a practical fit for dealer-side needs.
Both Rosedale Marina and Pride of Balsam Lake Marina advertise a gas dock and on-water fuel. Fenelon Falls Marina Inc does not advertise fuel service.
Yes — both Rosedale Marina and Fenelon Falls Marina Inc offer pontoon rentals. Rosedale Marina has a large fleet with multiple pontoon sizes ranging from $190 to $260 for a half-day, while Fenelon Falls Marina rents 18ft and 20ft Starcraft pontoons from $275 half-day. Rentals at Fenelon Falls Marina run from June 27 to Labour Day.
The most affordable rental listed across these marinas is the 14′ Smokercraft fishing boat at Rosedale Marina, starting at $100 for a half-day. Fenelon Falls Marina Inc lists a 14′ aluminum fishing boat (9.9hp) at $75 for a half-day. Prices are plus gas and taxes at Rosedale Marina.
Rosedale Marina offers indoor heated, indoor, covered, and shrinkwrap storage. Pride of Balsam Lake Marina offers indoor heated, covered, and open storage. Fenelon Falls Marina Inc does not advertise winter storage.
Pride of Balsam Lake Marina is located directly on the Trent-Severn Waterway in Rosedale and provides access to Georgian Bay and connected waterways. Rosedale Marina is situated on Balsam Lake, which is part of the broader Trent-Severn system.
Details verified as of July 2026.
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