Grand Bend Marina

The Grand Bend Marina offers 30 seasonal boat slips, 35 transient boat slips and a public boat launch. The marina is one of nine internationally recognized Blue Flag marinas in Canada.

Seasonal Boat Slips 

There is currently a wait list for seasonal dockage at the Grand Bend Marina, however we are not accepting new applications at this time.  The application form will be posted to this website when we are accepting them again.  

Transient Slips

Complete the online form to request a transient mooring licence at the Grand Bend Marina. The Harbour Master will contact you to confirm your reservation.

NOTE: If you are making a request for a date that is less than 1 week away, please call the Marina at 519-238-2000 to make the  reservation.

Please do not submit a request for any dates listed below under "No Vacancy".

No Vacancy:
Friday, June 30, 2023 - Monday, July 3, 2023

Forms submitted between October and May will be added to a list that will be reviewed by the Harbour Master when they return in May. 

Boat Launch Passes

Seasonal boat launch passes are available from the marina office starting the first week of May each year. Passes will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. The quantity available each year may vary and will be left to the discretion of the Community Services Department. 

Operating dates

The marina is staffed from mid-April until mid-October. Seasonal boat slips are available from the Victoria Day weekend in May (weather dependent) until Thanksgiving weekend in October.

You can contact the Harbour Manager directly from mid-April until mid-October. Please contact Parks and Recreation with inquiries in the off-season.

Marina amenities
  • 35 transient slips
  • 30 seasonal slips
  • Public boat launch
  • Gas dock (diesel)
  • Pump out
  • Electrical – 30 & 50 amp
  • Public washrooms
  • Showers
  • Ice
  • Laundry facilities
  • Visa, Mastercard and debit accepted

Dredging services and an open channel to the lake is provided by a private operator, contracted by the Municipality.

Navigation information

91 River Road
Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0
Map

Coordinates: 43 18 83 N 81 46 09 W
Channel Depth: 6ft
Dock Depth: 6ft
Monitor – VHF Channel: 68

Channel Depth

View the latest Channel Depths map (as of October 6, 2023)
Depths are current as of the date taken. The municipality does not update mapping daily and is not responsible for shifting sand or depth changes due to weather conditions. Boaters are reminded to always proceed through the channel with caution and ensure it is passable under current conditions. For current channel advice, please contact the marina office.

 Fees
 
Service Fee
Non-Commercial Boat Launch - Daily includes parking $25.00 per launch
Non-Commercial Boat Launch - Seasonal $375.00 + tax
Seasonal Dockage - Serviced over 24 feet $81.40 + tax per foot
Seasonal Dockage - Serviced minimum charge  $1,953.00 +tax
Love Docks Seasonal Dockage - Serviced over 24 feet $68.00 + tax per foot
Love Docks Seasonal Dockage - Serviced minimum charge $1,730.00 + tax
Seasonal Dockage - Unserviced $1,440.00 + tax
Seasonal Dockage - PWC $800.00 + tax
Transient - Serviced - Daily  $2.30 + tax per foot 
Transient - Unserviced - Daily $1.90 + tax per foot 
Pumpout $15.00

See the schedule of fees (Section 16) for a full list of current fees.

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