Important Changes
As of Friday, December 18, 2020, the Sugarloaf Marina Office will be closed to walk-in traffic. Please call to schedule an appointment or to inquire about paying an invoice.
Walk-in traffic for inquiries, bill payment and use of the washrooms will be closed.
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Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CLOSED Saturday & Saturday |
| Holiday Hours of Operation |
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December 24: CLOSED December 25: CLOSED December 28: CLOSED December 31: CLOSED January 1: CLOSED |
During the summer months Port Colborne is a destination for sailing and power boating enthusiasts from both Canada and the United States.
Picture perfect best describes Port Colborne's marvelous harbour. For short day visits, Port Colborne has an extra wide, well maintained boat ramp that will accommodate most watercraft. Ample parking for trucks and trailers on-site is also available. Port Colborne's Sugarloaf Marina has more than 700 slips and provides on-shore amenities to make your visit enjoyable for a day, a week or the entire season.
Pleasure craft operations & Boat registrations |
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The Office of Boating Safety is responsible for overseeing regulations, standards and policies, enforcement and technical services for recreational vessels. It encourages safe boating practices and compliance with regulations. PLEASURE CRAFT OPERATOR CARDS are mandatory.
If you operate a boat with a motor and use it for recreation, you need proof of competency – something that shows you have a basic understanding of how to operate your boat safely and know what to do in an emergency. Proof of competency is required with all motor types (including electric trolling motors) and even when the motor is not in use (such as when sailing).
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Welland Canal |
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Pleasure Craft Tolls are $200 and can be purchased through St. Lawrence Seaway. Cash is no longer accepted as payment for tolls at Canadian locks. Effective July 15, 2019, the St. Lawrence Seaway implemented a pleasure craft schedule for transients through the Welland Canal. Upbound Transients – from Port Weller to Port Colborne: Transients are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Downbound Transients – from Port Colborne to Port Weller: Transients are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Commercial Navigation Status generally extends from late March to late December. Marine Traffic Map is a live map of the location of the ships. |
Boat ramp (including fees) |
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The Public Boat Ramp is open from approximately April 15 – October 15 (weather permitting). Ramp Passes can be purchased in the Sugarloaf Marina Office, Supply Store. Launch Ramp Rates (includes parking)Day Pass: 13.27 + HST Season Pass: 79.65 + HST Additional Boat (same Owner): 48.67 + HST |
Sugarloaf Marine Supply store |
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Sugarloaf Marine Supply is conveniently located in the parking lot of Sugarloaf Marina. We offer a wide selection of boating supplies, including: cleaning and maintenance products, safety equipment, foul weather gear, and over 20,000 special order items. Our knowledgeable and helpful staff are on-site to help get you and your boat out on the water safely and in style. Gift Certificates available for your favourite boater! Hours of Operation: Summer/Fall Hours 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 7 days a week Winter Hours 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday |
Port Colborne Marine Auxiliary Rescue |
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Sugarloaf Marina is home to POCOMAR (Port Colborne Marine Auxiliary Rescue) and the extremely active Sugarloaf Sailing Club.
POCOMAR on water emergencies: Channel 16 – VHF Radio Dial *16 – Cell Phone 1-800-267-7270 – JRCC |
Sugarloaf Sailing Club |
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Sugarloaf Sailing Club is an enthusiastic group of people who love to get outside and onto the water in boats. They all have great respect for the water, weather, environment, each other, and of course their boats. Sugarloaf Sailing Club is a non-profit incorporated entity. |
Clean Marine |
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Boating Ontario developed Clean Marine Eco-Rating Program, an environmental program that allows marine business to follow best environmental practices to reduce the prevent water, air and land pollution associated with recreational boating activities in Ontario. Sugarloaf Marina has been independently evaluated and rated for its eco-efficiency performance. We are rated a 5 Green Anchor Gold Rating. The award of this Gold Green Leaf Eco-Rating indicates that the marina has made a significant commitment to environmental improvement.
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Helpful links |
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Canadian Border Services Agency Port Colborne Power & Sail Squadron Ontario Fishing Licence Options |
Weather links |
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Be Safe: Lake Erie Tips For Mariners
These links are very helpful: The Weather Network - Port Colborne Forecast Intellicast - RADAR - Ohio Loop : See the weather moving towards the marina. The Weather Office - RADAR The Weather Office - Marine Forecast Windfinder – Wind, waves, weather Sail Flow - Lake Erie Wind Direction/Speed Weather Office - Weather Buoys Intellicast - RADAR - Buffalo Loop Buoyweather - Marine Weather Forecast |
New boater |
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A Legacy of Boating is a family whose boating legacy spans three generations. Hop aboard with the Ader Family and follow along heir boating journey. Discover Boating is on online resource and guide to recreational boating. Discover Boating guide, if you've been thinking about getting out on the water, this is the guide for you. The world of boating has a unique vernacular, and its important that you understand the differences between sailing words and land lubber words before you head out onto the water! Boating Basics Glossary of Nautical Terms is a concise glossary with every boat definition, nautical word, and ship terminology you could ever possibly need to know, with simple, easy to understand definitions, and links to more detailed sources when necessary. |
Contact Information
Sugarloaf Marina
3 Marina Dr, Port Colborne
Ontario, Canada L3K 6C6
Phone 905-835-6644
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