Fort Erie Windmill Point

Fort Erie, Ontario · Niagara River

Free Launch0ParkingPublic Access

Launch Details

AddressWindmill Point Rd, Fort Erie ON
Water BodyNiagara River
Seasonmay-oct
Ramp SurfaceSurfaceconcrete~OSM + municipal data·Jun 10, 2026·medium
LanesLanes1~OSM + municipal data·Jun 10, 2026·medium
DockDock0~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
GPSCoordinates42.8936° N, 78.9192° WGeocoded — 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?

Insufficient Evidence

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.
Wave Height0.1m
Wind Speed2ktGUSTS 4kt
Air Temp20.0°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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