About Us

We are a family-run, locally owned business that has been operating on Vancouver Island since 1972. Originally, Trotac Marine was founded by Pete Thomson and his wife Chris. What started as a marine supply store for Pacific Northwest commercial fishing fleets has since evolved into one of Canada’s most recognized marine supply store. Today, the company is run by Pete’s son, Campbell, along with his daughter Jessalyn and son Ben. With over 3 generations working to propel the business, it’s no wonder why Trotac Marine is one of the country’s most trusted marine suppliers and service providers.

WHY TROTAC MARINE?

With over 50 years of industry experience and technical expertise, we are proud to serve recreational, commercial and industrial clients. We provide marine supplies and repair services for the Royal Canadian Navy, Department of National Defense (DND), Canadian Coast Guard and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

For over 50 years, we’ve been a trusted partner in the Canadian marine industry, supporting shipyards, yacht maintenance professionals, commercial operators, and recreational boaters with dependable products and expert guidance.
We serve a broad range of marine customers, including commercial fishermen, tugboat operators, whale-watching and eco-tour companies, as well as powerboaters, sailors, fishing enthusiasts, kayakers, RV and van owners who rely on marine-grade systems and supplies.
As a Canadian marine importer and distributor, we work with a nationwide network of marine dealers and distributors and represent leading brands such as Wallas Marine, Victron Energy, Spectra Watermakers, and more. We also move significant volumes of essential marine products from established manufacturers including Canada Metal, Jabsco, and Samson Ropes. These long-standing manufacturer relationships—many spanning over 50 years—allow us to provide consistent product availability, technical expertise, and reliable after-sales support across Canada.
Our experienced team trains regularly with our manufacturing partners to stay current on evolving marine technologies and industry standards. With access to over 50,000 products, available both in our Victoria location and online, we help customers coast to coast stay operational, efficient, and safe on the water.