Be A Boater

Sailing and boating enthusiasts can find everything they need at the municipal Port Franks Marina, Grand Bend Harbour and Bayfield Marina, which are open from Victoria Day Weekend to Thanksgiving Weekend. Boaters can take the “Safe Boater Get Certified Test” at either the Grand Bend or Port Franks marina office. There are also a number of private marinas in the area.

Since 2009, Grand Bend, Port Franks and Bayfield marinas have boasted Blue Flag status. Blue Flag marinas adhere to a code of conduct concerning environmental responsibility, clean water and established and well-practiced marina management.

Bade Mobile Marine Services

We have more than 20 years of experience in marine repairs and a store stocked for all your boating needs.

Blue Line Fishing Charters

Grand Bend's ONLY Full Time Fishing Charter ! I do 75-100 fishing charters per season and have over 35 years of fishing experience on Lake Huron.

Grand Bend Sailing School

Ken is a Sail Canada certified Basic Cruising Instructor and avid sailor. He acquired his RYA Yacht Masters Offshore Certificate of Competency in the Solent in England.

Xtreme Water Sports

For more than 15 years, Xtreme Watersports has provided fun in the Bend! Top quality seadoos and waverunners, jet boat charter service, flyboarding and 20-foot water trampoline. Full-licensed.

Over 90% of people who drowned in recreational boating incidents were not wearing a lifejacket
Most people who drown never intended to be in the water
Many boaters who drown had considered themselves good swimmers
Most drowning happens unexpectedly when small boats capsize or someone falls overboard – leaving your lifejacket behind in the boat or event worse tucked under the bow.

PINERY PROVINCIAL PARK

Rent canoes, hydro bikes, paddleboats and single or double kayaks for use within in the park until Thanksgiving (second Monday in October). Rental building is near the Park Store, 519-243-2220.

GRAND BEND HARBOUR/MARINA (BLUE FLAG)

91 River Road,
May to October: 519-238-2000,
October to May: 519-243-1400 press 3,
[email protected],
Operates mid-April to mid-October, 8am-8pm, 7 days a week
Coordinates: 42 18 83 N / -81 46 09 W
Channel Depth: 6 feet
Dock Depth: 6 feet
Monitor – VHF Channel: 68
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Grand Bend Marina has 30 seasonal slips, 35 transient slips, mid-grade gas and diesel, public washrooms, pump out, electrical – 30 & 50 amp, internet, shuttle service, public boat launch, laundry facilities, showers, ice.

Fees: One-day launch pass $15.80, seasonal launch pass $238.75, serviced transient dock $2.30 per foot/day, unserviced transient dock north pier $1.90 per foot/day, personal service pumpout $13.55 (all prices +tax). Oil, marine toilet paper and AquaKem available for purchase.

The marina is walking distance to Grand Bend’s stores and restaurants. Two-hour paid parking is available on River Road. Free daytime and paid overnight boat trailer parking is available in the Ontario Street and Municipal Drive parking lots.

PORT FRANKS HARBOUR/MARINA (BLUE FLAG)

7574 Biddulph Street,
May to October: 519-243-2354,
October to May: 519-243-1400 press 3,
[email protected],
Operates mid-April to mid-October, 8am-8pm, 7 days a week
Coordinates: 43 14 75 N / 81 55 59 W
Channel Depth: 4 -10 feet
Dock Depth: 3 – 4 feet
Monitor – VHF Channel: 68
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Port Franks marina amenities include 70 seasonal slips, gas dock (diesel), public washrooms, pump out, electrical, internet, public boat launch, showers, ice, pavilion & picnic area, park, volleyball court.

Fees: One-day launch pass $15.80, seasonal launch pass $238.75, transient dock (serviced) $2.30 per foot/day, transient dock (unserviced) $1.90 per foot/day, kayak/canoe launch pass $5 per vehicle.

BAYFIELD HARBOUR/MARINA (BLUE FLAG)

33 Long Hill Road
519-565-2233
[email protected]
Coordinates: 43 34 5.3 N / 81 42 16 W
Channel Depth: 8-10 feet
Dock Depth: 9 feet
Monitor – VHF Channel 68 & 16

Bayfield Marina amenities include 20 transient slips, 60 seasonal slips, gas & diesel, washrooms & showers, pump out, electrical – 20, 30 & 50 amp, internet, public phone, shuttle service, public boat launch, picnic area & tables, ice. Canoe & kayak rentals.

PRIVATE MARINAS

Bayfield River Cottage Colony & Marina, 19 Fisherman’s Rd. Wharf, 519-565-2632
Harbour Lights Marina, 27 Chart House Hill, Bayfield, 519-565-5150
R&R Marina, 9346 Lake Rd., Kettle Point, 519-786-5604
Seven Winds Marina, 10009 Superior St., Port Franks, 519-243-2900
South Shore Marina, 1 Lakeshore Lane, 519-565-2110

YACHT CLUBS

Bayfield Yacht Club: bayfieldyachtclub.shuttlepod.org, 519-565-5480
Grand Bend Yacht Club: gbyc.ca, 519-238-6676
Port Franks Yacht Club: portfranksyachtclub.ca

The Wexford Wreck

The Wexford wreck is a 250-foot steam freighter, located 11-kilometres northwest of Grand Bend (GPS: 43° 24? 3.6? N, 81° 53? 17.9988? W). Bound for the Port of Goderich in November 1913, The Wexford was one of eight ships lost with all hands in the worst storm in the Great Lakes recorded history and dubbed the “White Hurricane”. In 2013, a copper wreath created by Goderich blacksmith James Wallace was affixed permanently to the shipwreck’s bow to commemorate 100 years since the tragedy.

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