Boating in North Hatley
Lake Massawippi is very popular with boaters, and to make sure you enjoy it, we recommend that you follow the rules governing boating safety. Consult the Transport Canada Safety Boating Guide.
Marina
At the North Hatley Marina, you will find launch ramps and rental services offering kayaks, pedal boats, and canoes as well as nautical equipment. In addition, the marina is specifically designated by the Municipality as the place to wash boats for environmental protection.
Rental of docks, kayaks or other boats by the day :
- northhatleymarina@bell.net
- Tel: 819-842-4433
Washing station and boat ramp:
- www.northhatley.org
- before June 24th and after October 10th 2023 : 819 842-2754
- between June 24th and October 10th 2023 : 819 794-0207
Stop the Zebra Mussel!
The zebra mussel is a serious threat to our waterways. In order to stop its propagation, all boats must be washed before and after being launched in Lake Massawippi.
Boat washing is done at near the North Hatley Marina. For the 2022 summer season, the washing and lowering of boats will be done by Bleu Massawippi. The schedule for the boat wash and boat launch is:
- from April 21nd to June 15th 2023 – 6am to 6pm – 7 days a week;
- from June 16th to September 4th 2023
- From Sunday to Wednesday 6am to 8 pm
- From Thursday to Saturday 6am to 9pm
- from September 5th to October 10th – 6am to 6 pm – 7 days a week;
The washing station will be closed as of october 11th 2023.
Rates for Seasonal Washing Certificates (boat stickers) – available at Town Hall with proof of residency.
USER TYPE | RESIDENT WITH A MOTORIZED BOAT (purple sticker) |
RESIDENT WITH A NON-MOTORIZED BOAT (bred sticker) |
NON-RESIDENT WITH A MOTORIZED BOAT (purple sticker) |
NON-RESIDENT WITH A NON-MOTORIZED BOAT (red sticker) |
1ST BOAT | 40 $ | 5 $ | 350 $ | 5 $ |
EACH ADDITIONAL BOAT | 25 $ | 5 $ | 350 $ | 5 $ |
For non-residents, a user’s certificate for the season is issued upon proof of a mooring in North Hatley. Without this proof, no certificate will be issued.
Rates for the wash and the boat launch:
TYPE OF SERVICE | HOLDER OF A USER’S CERTIFICATE (Green or blue sticker) |
BOAT WITH TRAILER WITHOUT USER’S CERTIFICATE |
BOAT WITHOUT TRAILER WITHOUT USER CERTIFICATE |
WASH | 0 $ | 30 $ | 5 $ |
LAUNCH | 30 $ | 30 $ | 0 $ |
PARKING | 15 $ WITH TRAILER 0 $ WITHOUT TRAILER |
15 $ | GRATUIT |
100$ SEASON PASS FOR THE BOAT LAUNCH INCLUDING PARKING (FOR RESIDENTS OF NORTH HATLEY)
225$ SEASON PASS FOR THE BOAT LAUNCH INCLUDING PARKING (FOR NON-RESIDENTS OF NORTH HATLEY)
If you own a dock, it is your responsibility to ensure that any boat launched on it is properly cleaned and certified. The lake is patrolled during the summer months and owners of boats without a sticker are subject to fines.
Public Wharf
The municipal wharf, located on Main Street, south of Veterans Park, is open to pedestrians throughout the summer. Note that the wharf is also subject to Transport Canada’s Safe Boating Guide.
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