Port Dalhousie Harbour

St. Catharines, Ontario · Lake Ontario

Free LaunchDock AvailableParkingPublic Access

Launch Details

Address1 Lakeport Rd, St. Catharines ON
Water BodyLake Ontario
Seasonmay-oct
Ramp SurfaceSurfaceconcrete~OSM + municipal data·Jun 10, 2026·medium
LanesLanes1~OSM + municipal data·Jun 10, 2026·medium
DockDock1~OSM + municipal data·Jun 10, 2026·medium
ParkingParking1~OSM + municipal data·Jun 10, 2026·medium
FeeFeefree~OSM + municipal data·Jun 10, 2026·medium
AccessAccesspublic~OSM + municipal data·Jun 10, 2026·medium
GPSCoordinates43.2022° N, 79.2628° WGeocoded — approximate·low

Record last reviewed 2026-06-10 · OSM + municipal data · Verify locally before launch

About This Launch

Boat launch located in St. Catharines area on Niagara. Provides access for recreational boating and fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Port Dalhousie Harbour free to use?+

Yes, Port Dalhousie Harbour is a free public boat launch. No fee is required to use the ramp. Parking availability may vary — check local signage on arrival.

Does Port Dalhousie Harbour have a dock?+

Yes, Port Dalhousie Harbour has dock facilities for loading and unloading your vessel. Dock use is typically first-come, first-served during peak season. Do not leave your vessel tied to the dock unattended for extended periods.

What water body does Port Dalhousie Harbour access?+

Port Dalhousie Harbour provides launch access to Lake Ontario. Always check Environment Canada's marine forecast before launching — conditions can change quickly, especially on the Great Lakes.

Where is Port Dalhousie Harbour located?+

Port Dalhousie Harbour is located at 1 Lakeport Rd, St. Catharines ON. GPS coordinates: 43.2022° N, 79.2628° W.

Will Your Boat Fit?

Insufficient Evidence

Not enough verified information to assess fit for Port Dalhousie Harbour — confirm critical details locally.

Assessed for 5.5m · 2.2m beam · 0.35m draft · 800 kg · outboard motor

Why this rating

  • Ramp status: open.
  • Ramp surface: concrete — confirmed hard surface.

What we don’t know yet

  • ?Vessel types accepted at this ramp — not confirmed; confirm motorised access locally.
  • ?Weather data is Infinity min old — conditions may have changed; check Environment Canada for current forecast.
Wave Height0.1m
Wind Speed2ktGUSTS 3kt
Air Temp19.4°C
Data SourceModeledOpen-Meteo Marine

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Operator Safety Advisor

Under 16ftGood conditions for small boats.
16–21ftExcellent conditions.
Over 21ftExcellent conditions.

Official Forecast

Environment Canada · Lake Ontario

Issued Jun 25, 18:30 EDT

Lac Ontario Est

Tonight and Friday.

Wind

Wind southeast 10 knots veering to south 10 this evening then to southwest 10 early Friday morning. Wind veering to west 10 near noon Friday then becoming light Friday evening.

Visibility / Precipitation

Scattered showers. Risk of thunderstorms tonight. Fog patches.

Lac Ontario Ouest

Tonight and Friday.

Wind

Wind east 10 knots becoming light near midnight. Wind light Friday.

Visibility / Precipitation

Scattered showers ending Friday morning with a risk of thunderstorms. Fog patches.

Extended Outlook

Saturday

Wind light.

Sunday

Wind light.

Monday

Wind light.

View full forecast on weather.gc.ca →

Not for navigation. Verify official charts and local conditions.

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