For international owners

Great reasons to bring your boat to Canada for work

01

The spread in currencies

While our quality of work and innovative solutions have always been our foremost selling points, the spread in currencies can provide an additional advantage to our international clients.
02

Sales tax exemption

It is possible for a foreign vessel owner to be exempt from Canadian sales taxes on both materials and labour. This can be a substantial saving compared to the applicable local state and federal sales taxes.
03

No US duty on Canadian labour

Labour performed in Canada is not subject to any U.S. duty or taxes. Together these exemptions might mean a 25–30 percent reduction in the total cost of work done by Philbrook’s.
04

Pick up and delivery

To assist in transporting your vessel to and from our location, we continue to provide an extremely economical pick-up and delivery service.

If you would like information on any of the above points, or if you have any other questions, please contact us and we will forward you more details.

Sidney, British Columbia

Planning a crossing?

Work must be pre-arranged, and Van Isle Marina must be your Canadian port of entry. Tell us your dates and we will handle the paperwork.