who we are

Shelter Bay is A small shop based in B.C.

And That's By Design

Shelter Bay Financial is built differently. We’re a small team of advisors who specialize in insurance planning for business owners — and we keep it that way on purpose. When you call, you speak with someone who actually knows your file. Not a call centre. Not an account manager you’ve never met. Real people who’ve read your emails and understand your business.

We work with companies, unions, and employee groups across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario — from small growing teams to established operations in nearly every industry except financial services (we like to keep things interesting).

Our approach is simple: if you want help, we’re here. No pressure, no hard sell, no “just checking in” emails that really mean “please buy something.” We’d rather you come to us because you trust us — and that takes time. We’re okay with that.

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Coastline of Vancouver Island at sunset

We know what works

and What Doesn't.

At Shelter Bay, we’ve been doing this long enough to know what actually works — and what doesn’t. We design employee benefits plans that make sense for your team and your budget, without unnecessary complexity. We’re a small team, and that’s intentional. You’ll know exactly who’s handling your account, and you’ll get real, personal support. Proudly Canadian, we serve businesses across British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ontario, and Manitoba.

With a Broker

Insurance Carriers Compete For Your Business.

As Independent brokers, we work for you and not any single insurance carrier. We survey the Canadian insurance market on your behalf and recommend the most suitable solution. We’ll find the best fit at the lowest possible price… that’s our promise to you.

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Ashley Smits
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I had a wonderful experience dealing with Shelter Bay Financial. I will recommend them to everyone. Thanks !
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Thomas Heine
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Thank you for making this whole experience easy for me. Been thinking about being insured for a while now. Aline at Shelter Bay has been very informative and answered every question.
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Carly Smail
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Excellent service provided by Shelter Bay Financial! Tom Castonguay explained everything well every step of the way and was very easy to work with. He also responded in a timely manner every time, which was appreciated.
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Leo Fobert
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Daniel has been super helpful in helping my family get all the information and quotes we were looking for. I highly recommend dealing with him for all your insurance needs and protection.
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Susan Vickberg
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My life insurance policy requires the beneficiary to be stated in an exact and unique manner. i researched many policies with several licensed agents throughout Canada. The only person who sincerely listened understandingly to my odd situation is at Shelter Bay. Their agent took the time, and the extra effort, to accommodate my need, and to script the policy in the correct and legal words. He is the only agent who was willing to listen to my story in full, and to completely understand that although my need went beyond the standard normal there was indeed a perfect policy for me.
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Andre Daigneault
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We had a great experience working with Tom, he made sure all our needs were met and was a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend Shelter Bay Financial.
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