Boating

Georgian Bay Islands National Park

Since Georgian Bay Islands National Park is an island-based park, it offers excellent opportunities for the avid sailor or boater to enjoy beautiful Georgian Bay's clear waters and breathtaking scenery.

Please remember to use the self registration forms at each dock to pay your docking, mooring, beaching or day-use fees. Seasonal mooring passes can be purchased online

Notice to boaters
  • Yellow line 
    Visitor safety is of the utmost importance for Parks Canada. Boaters and visitors to Beausoleil Island rely on emergency services including police, fire, paramedics and Coast Guard vessels. Yellow lines on docks indicate that area as being reserved to provide space for emergency services to dock safely and securely. Thank you for your help keeping yellow lines free and clear at all times.
  • Docks are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and may not be saved. 

Learn more about the docks and facilities available at each location on Beausoleil Island, please review the maps below:

Beausoleil Island

A map of facilities around Beausoleil Island

Legend

Legend of map icons

Remember to review the park's rules and regulations and important bulletins before your visit. 

Visitors with their own boats should obtain nautical map 2202, covering the eastern shoreline of Georgian Bay, before making their way to the park. These are available at most local marinas, hardware stores, sporting-goods stores or from:

Hydrographic Chart Distribution Office
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
1675 Russell Road
P.O. Box 8080
Ottawa, Ontario
KIG 3H6

Water Safety

When planning your visit, please take the time to ensure that you are properly prepared and outfitted to safely explore, experience, and enjoy Georgian Bay Islands National Park.

Visit these sites for information: 

Adventure Smart – Water Safety

Adventure Smart – Paddlesmart

Transport Canada – Safe Boating Guide

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