Boat Launches and Docking

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Residents are encouraged to report any damages or concerns through our Report an Issue page.

We have several boat launches which grant access to bodies of water including the Salmon River, Hay Bay and the Bay of Quinte. See our boat launches below:

Napanee River Boat Launch 

Napanee River

Location: Near 22 Water St. W. Parking Lot

Boat Launch Fee: $2.00 per launch

Dock: Yes

Parking: Yes

Public Washrooms: Yes

What's Close By?

Multiple gas stations and convenience stores are close by, offering fuel, snacks, water and coffee. 
This boat launch is close to the downtown core where pubs, shopping, the Public Library, the Splash Pad and groceries are all available.
The Waterfront Pub & Terrace Restaurant is located right beside this boat launch

Conservation Park (Docking Only) 

conservation park

Location: 10 Pearl Street

Boat Launch: The boat launch for this area is across the River at the Napanee River Boat Launch

Dock: Yes (4 ft dock draught, 10 transient slips, long berth)

Docking Fee:

  • Without shore power - $15.00 per day for transient docking (payable on site - cash only; includes overnight)
  • With shore power - $20.00 per day for transit docking (payable on site - cash only; includes overnight)
  • Transit Docking (up to 2 hours) - Free

Shore Power: Yes

Parking: Yes

Public Washrooms: Yes

What's Close By?

Multiple gas stations and convenience stores are close by, offering fuel, snacks, water and coffee. 
This boat launch is close to the downtown core where pubs, shopping, the Public Library, the Splash Pad and groceries are all available.

Cuthill Lane Boat Launch 

Cuthill Lane Boat Launch

Location: Near 24 Cuthill Lane, off of County Road 9

Boat Launch Fee: $2.00 per launch

Dock: Yes

Parking: Yes

Public Washrooms: Yes (Seasonal)

What's Close By? 

Cuthill Lane boat launch is in a rural area of Greater Napanee. Be prepared to bring your own snacks, extra fuel and water.

Sherman's Point Boat Launch 

Sherman's Point

Location: Near 150 Bayview Drive, off of County Road 9

Boat Launch Fee: $2.00 per launch

Dock: Yes

Parking: No

Public Washroom: Yes (Seasonal)

What's Close By?

Sherman's Point boat launch is in a rural area of Greater Napanee. Be prepared to bring your own snacks, extra fuel and water.

Hay Bay Boat Launch 

hay bay launch

*This launch is not owned by the Town of Greater Napanee, but it is open for public use.*

Location: 2401 South Shore Road

Boat Launch Fee: No

Dock: Yes

Parking: Yes

Public Washrooms: No

What's Close By? 

Hay Bay boat launch is in a rural area of Greater Napanee. Be prepared to bring your own snacks, extra fuel and water. The Old Hay Bay Church is just minutes up the road from this launch.

For information on this boat launch, please see the Cataraqui Conservation Authority website

Glenora Ferry Boat Launch

Glenora Launch

*This launch is not owned by the Town of Greater Napanee; it is owned by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO). It is available for public use.*

Location: 11245 Loyalist Parkway (Highway 33)

Boat Launch Fee: No

Dock: Yes

Parking: Yes

Public Washrooms: No

What's Close By? 

The Glenora Ferry boat launch is in a rural area of Greater Napanee. Be prepared to bring your own snacks, extra fuel and water. The launch is located right next to the Glenora Ferry, which transports passengers between Greater Napanee and Prince Edward County.

For more information on this boat launch, please see the MTO's website.

UEL Heritage Centre Boat Launch 

UEL Launch

Location: Near Adolphustown Park Road

Boat Launch Fee: No

Dock: Yes

Parking: Yes

Public Washrooms: Yes

What's Close By?

The UEL Heritage Centre & Park is located right beside the boat launch. The Loyalist Parkway with its shops and wineries leads to the entrance of this launch.

For more information on this boat launch, please see the UEL Heritage Centre and Park website

A map of all boat launch locations can be found below:

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