Fort Erie Windmill Point
Fort Erie, Ontario · Niagara River
Launch Details
| Address | Windmill Point Rd, Fort Erie ON |
| Water Body | Niagara River |
| Season | may-oct |
| Ramp Surface | Surfaceconcrete~OSM + municipal data·Jun 10, 2026·medium |
| Lanes | Lanes1~OSM + municipal data·Jun 10, 2026·medium |
| Dock | Dock0~OSM + municipal data·Jun 10, 2026·medium |
| Parking | Parking1~OSM + municipal data·Jun 10, 2026·medium |
| Fee | Feefree~OSM + municipal data·Jun 10, 2026·medium |
| Access | Accesspublic~OSM + municipal data·Jun 10, 2026·medium |
| GPS | Coordinates42.8936° N, 78.9192° W△Geocoded — approximate·low |
Record last reviewed 2026-06-10 · OSM + municipal data · Verify locally before launch
About This Launch
Mouth of the Niagara River into Lake Erie.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Erie Windmill Point free to use?+
Yes, Fort Erie Windmill Point is a free public boat launch. No fee is required to use the ramp. Parking availability may vary — check local signage on arrival.
Does Fort Erie Windmill Point have a dock?+
Fort Erie Windmill Point is a launch-only facility with no permanent dock. Bring enough crew to quickly clear the ramp after launching. A friend can hold the boat while you park the trailer.
What water body does Fort Erie Windmill Point access?+
Fort Erie Windmill Point provides launch access to Niagara River. Always check Environment Canada's marine forecast before launching — conditions can change quickly, especially on the Great Lakes.
Where is Fort Erie Windmill Point located?+
Fort Erie Windmill Point is located at Windmill Point Rd, Fort Erie ON. GPS coordinates: 42.8936° N, 78.9192° W.
Will Your Boat Fit?
Not enough verified information to assess fit for Fort Erie Windmill Point — 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.
24-Hour Wave Forecast
Operator Safety Advisor
Official Forecast
Environment Canada · Lake Ontario
Lac Ontario Est
Tonight and Friday.
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.
Scattered showers. Risk of thunderstorms tonight. Fog patches.
Lac Ontario Ouest
Tonight and Friday.
Wind east 10 knots becoming light near midnight. Wind light Friday.
Scattered showers ending Friday morning with a risk of thunderstorms. Fog patches.
Extended Outlook
Saturday
Wind light.
Sunday
Wind light.
Monday
Wind light.
Not for navigation. Verify official charts and local conditions.
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