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
Landing ramps are available at the North Hatley Marina (located on Mill Street) and at the municipal wharf (formerly the federal wharf) on Main Street.
Docks are available for year-round or monthly rental. For more information, contact City Hall: 819 842-2754
Daily rental of small boats:
Location des quatres lacs inc
819 679-2880
Rental of docks, kayaks or other boats by the day :
- North Hatley town office
- Tel: 819-842-2754
Car wash and boat launch
Before June 24, 2024: 819-842-2754
After June 24: https://bleumassawippi.com
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 2024 summer season, the washing and lowering of boats will be done by Bleu Massawippi. The schedule for the boat wash and boat launch is:
The washing station will be closed as of october 11th 2024.
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 $ |
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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