Golden Horseshoe Boat Ramps
Verified launches across the Golden Horseshoe — Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Hamilton Harbour, the Niagara River, and Welland Canal. Select a city to see every ramp, fee details, and live conditions.
St. Catharines
Lake Ontario · Twelve Mile Creek · Welland Canal
St. Catharines sits at the mouth of the Welland Canal where it meets Lake Ontario, giving boaters direct access to sheltered Port Dalhousie Harbour and open Great Lakes water.
View launches →Niagara Falls
Welland River · Niagara River
Niagara Falls boaters launch onto the Welland River and Niagara River for walleye, bass, and trout — one of the most productive fishing corridors in Ontario.
View launches →Hamilton
Hamilton Harbour · Lake Ontario
Hamilton's protected harbour and Lake Ontario shoreline offer sheltered launches close to downtown plus open-water access at Confederation Park and Fifty Point Conservation Area.
View launches →Fort Erie
Niagara River · Lake Erie
Fort Erie launches provide direct access to Lake Erie's bass and walleye fishery plus the fast current of the Niagara River — excellent for both power boating and sportfishing.
View launches →Burlington
Lake Ontario
Burlington's Spencer Smith Park launch puts you on Lake Ontario with a short run to Hamilton Harbour — ideal for big-water fishing, cruising, and centre-console day trips.
View launches →Reach Ontario Boaters
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