Smart Expansion: How La Source À Bord Optimizes Its Marina with Candock
For marina owners and managers, every phase of expansion is a strategic investment. The challenge? Adding facilities that can adapt to growing needs, while keeping maintenance low and ensuring an outstanding experience for boaters.
That’s exactly the approach taken by La Source À Bord, located in Saint-Romain, Quebec, which chose Candock modular docks for its expansion project in 2019. The project was carried out with the support of Candock Estrie, their regional distributor.
Growth in Phases, Made Simple
Since acquiring the marina in 2019, owners Michel and Frédéric, a father-and-son team, have improved the facilities in stages. This phased approach is made simple by the modularity of Candock docks: each new section integrates seamlessly with the existing layout, without heavy construction or service interruptions.
The latest additions, designed to meet increasing demand, have brought the marina’s capacity to 60 seasonal slips and 45 visitor slips.
Why Marina Operators Choose Candock
When it comes to floating infrastructure, marina owners know it’s about more than just aesthetics. Candock docks offer several key advantages that make all the difference:
- Layout flexibility: Easily adapt to changing needs and new water-based activities.
- Integrated service routing: With our Tile Series, it is possible to run water, electricity, and sewage lines directly through the dock structure for a functional, streamlined design.
- Expansion capacity: Add sections or reconfigure layouts over time.
- Durability: Materials built to withstand weather and water level variations.
- Zero maintenance: More time for customer service, less on repairs.
Comfort That Keeps Boaters Coming Back
Beyond the benefits for operators, Candock docks are also a hit with end users. Their non-slip surface, stability, and clean look create a safe, enjoyable experience for all types of watercraft.
Part of the larger La Source complex, La Source À Bord complements its dock facilities with practical amenities: a fuel station, a newly renovated boat launch, on-site lodging, a resto-bar, and a variety of watercraft rentals—from personal watercraft and boats to pontoons and motorized fishing boats. All can be moored to Candock docks using, among other things, our modular dry dock systems and tailored accessories.
It’s a winning combination that appeals to both seasonal customers and visiting boaters alike.
A Showcase Worth Watching
The success story of La Source À Bord was recently featured in Episode 4 of Jeter L’ancre, a TV series highlighting some of Quebec’s most beautiful marinas.
Watch the episode (available in French only)
In Short...
By relying on Candock’s modularity and reliability, La Source À Bord shows how a marina can grow at the pace of its ambitions—while delivering a top-tier experience for its boaters.
Thinking about expanding or modernizing your marina?
Whether you’re in growth mode or looking to optimize your facilities, Candock modular docks give you the freedom to develop at your own pace—without compromising on quality, durability, or customer comfort.
Contact our team today for a quote or find a local distributor to discuss your needs and discover how we can help your marina thrive.