BOATING ATLANTIC YOUR GUIDE TO MARINAS • YACHT CLUBS EVENTS • SERVICES • AND MORE GUIDE 2020
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PLOT YOUR COURSE: CONTENTS Welcome Message 8 NEW BRUNSWICK, BAY OF FUNDY Important Cruising Information and Links 9 AND ST. JOHN RIVER Featured Marinas COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA 12 Best Boating Events 48 Featured Marinas 16 Festivals and More 52 Best Boating Events 18 53 Festivals and More 19 NEWFOUNDLAND Coastal Attractions 20 Featured Marinas 56 2020 Sailing Events Best Boating Events 58 Festivals and More 59 CAPE BRETON 26 Coastal Attractions 60 Featured Marinas 30 Best Boating Events 31 MAPS 64, 65 Festivals and More 32 Coastal Nova Scotia Coastal Attractions Prince Edward Island and 64, 65 the Northumberland Strait 64 NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT 34 New Brunswick & St. John River 65 Featured Marinas 42 Cape Breton 66 Best Boating Events 43 Newfoundland 2020 Sailing Events 44 55 Festivals and More EDITORIALS 62 Able Sail 68 On Our Cover: Beautiful Pictou Harbour is just one Whales, Seals, and Sea Turtles of the many places in Atlantic Canada to explore Halifax Harbour on your boat this season. Photo: Adam Cornick, Acorn Art & Photography For information on new boats, repairs, restorations, service or storage of commercial and pleasure boats in Canada’s Maritimes, visit: www.nsboats.com BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 | 7
WELCOME FROM OUR PRESIDENT Welcome to the 2020 edition of Boating Atlantic. This is a comprehensive guide for boaters and sailors who live in or visit Atlantic Canada. This guide is sectioned into the best whales play and breach in the Bay of Fundy, boating regions in Atlantic Canada, which has the highest tides in the world. including coastal Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Sail the historic coastlines along Nova Scotia. the Northumberland Strait, Bay of Fundy, St. Explore the communities that dot the waterways John River, and along the rugged coastlines of Cape Breton by sailing the saltwater of Newfoundland and Labrador. Each section Bras d’Or Lakes. features events, festivals, and destinations you can check out this coming boating season. If you’re a Life in Atlantic Canada is a life by the water, beginner boater, this guide a great place to start and a boat is a great way to enjoy our coastlines, learning about boating in Atlantic Canada. We lakes, and rivers. And be sure to read about some have information on the services, boat dealers, of the fascinating wildlife you’ll encounter while and chandleries that will help you get on the on the water and learn how you can keep them water in your own vessel. and yourself safe in the water. This guide also includes detailed listings for Remember, to check out our Facebook page marina and yacht clubs around Atlantic Canada, Boating Atlantic, where we will post news, events, along with maps that can help you plan your and where you can share your own boating boating adventures this season. adventures year-round. Feel free to leave your comments, questions, and tips for other boaters. Every region in Atlantic Canada offers You can also check us out at boatingatlantic.com. something unique for boaters. Launch from Nova Scotia or New Brunswick and sail the warm Welcome to our waters! waters of the Northumberland Strait to P.E.I. Sail Be safe and enjoy the season. past spectacular icebergs in Newfoundland and Labrador. Meander down the mighty St. John Tara Mills River in New Brunswick and tuck into and raft up President, Boating Atlantic at one of the coves or inlets along the way. Watch [email protected] 8 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020
IMPORTANT CRUISING INFORMATION BRINGING YOUR BOAT TO You can e-mail your information to CRUISE IN CANADA TRC_PreRegistration_InscriptionPréalable_ [email protected]. The CBSA will enter your COMPETENCY OF OPERATORS OF information into the system within 24 hours of PLEASURE CRAFT: receipt. You must still use the regular reporting For a visitor to Canada, an operator card or other methods to report your entry. document that meets the requirements of his or her home state or country. Proof of competency is Whether you chose to pre-register or not, be sure to not required in the following situations: always have your travel documents on hand when you • a visitor to Canada is operating the boat he call the TRC to report entry into Canada. This will assist the CBSA in facilitating your entry into Canada or she brought into Canada for less than 45 as quickly as possible. consecutive days FASTER PROCESSING WITH THE NEXUS PROGRAM REPORTING TO CANADA BORDER SERVICES NEXUS is available at over 400 reporting sites across As owner/operator of the boat, it is your responsibility Canada and at all marine crossings southbound into to report to the CBSA. Go directly to a Telephone the United States (U.S.). The boat master is the person Reporting Site-Marine (TRS/M) and follow the in charge of the boat. Boat masters are responsible instructions posted on location to contact the CBSA for presenting themselves and their passengers to Telephone Reporting Centre (TRC) https://www. border officers, and for reporting all goods on behalf cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/do-rb/services/trsm-sdtm-eng.html of the NEXUS members on board. All persons on and request clearance to enter Canada. Only the owner/ board must be NEXUS members in order to take operator may leave the boat to place the call to the TRC. advantage of NEXUS reporting procedures. Everyone else must remain onboard until the CBSA gives authorization. Toll free: 1-888-226-7277 The boat master must do the following: OR • Call the NEXUS Telephone Reporting Centre Report directly in-person at one of 10 Direct Reporting sites, which are CBSA staffed marine (TRC) at 1 866-99-NEXUS (1-866-996-3987); ports of entry. https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/do-rb/ • Provide advance notice to the CBSA at least services/drsm-dmsm-eng.html 30 minutes (minimum) and up to four hours MAKING YOUR REPORT: (maximum) prior to arriving in Canada. When you contact the TRC, you will be asked about The boat master must provide the following your trip, passengers, and whether you have any goods information to the TRC: to declare. You must collect the information from each o an estimated time of arrival; passenger onboard and provide it to the TRC. o the name and location of the landing site of PRE-REGISTRATION OF TRAVEL INFORMATION arrival (in Canada, it must be a “designated site” To help ensure minimal wait times for private boat https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/do-rb/services/ owners/operators reporting their entry into Canada nexusmarine-nexusmaritime-eng.html using the CBSA TRC, we recommend that you o the registration number and/or name of pre-register your personal and travel document the boat; information in advance. You must provide the o the full name, date of birth and country of following information for each individual on the boat: citizenship and/or permanent residence • Full legal name status of all NEXUS members on board; • Date of birth o the destination, purpose of the trip and • Travel document number, type and expiry date length of stay in Canada for each passenger; and o the passport and visa details of passengers when applicable or required. BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 | 9
IMPORTANT CRUISING INFORMATION • Ensure that all passengers have photo Conditions identification and proof of citizenship, There are specific conditions attached to the permanent residence status and/or other temporary importation of vessels by non-residents: immigration status documents when applicable • The CBSA must grant permission to leave your or required; and vessel in Canada between visits. • Declare all goods being imported, including • It may not be used by Canadian residents. currency information. • It may not be used for commercial purposes. • It must be exported by the exportation date. If any information changes before arrival, contact the NEXUS Telephone Reporting Centre at Extension requests 1 866-99-NEXUS (1-866-996-3987). If the vessel cannot be exported by the stated date, you In addition to the above, the person in charge of the must request an extension at the nearest CBSA office. conveyance is responsible for the following: • ensuring that all people being transported TEMPORARILY LEAVING A VESSEL IN CANADA FOR REPAIR OR STORAGE into Canada on board the pleasure craft are in If you wish to leave your vessel in Canada for repair possession of all travel documents required by or storage at the end of the boating season, or if you the legislation, i.e. passports, visas, or other; wish to import your vessel strictly for those services, and you or your agent, must provide the CBSA with the • the removal of inadmissible passengers and following information: any associated administrative and medical • The work order with details of vessel repairs to expenses and fees. be carried out, or the agreement for the vessel Note: Any contraventions of the legislation may result in storage, or both, if applicable; detention, seizure or forfeiture of the conveyance and/or • Both the work order and/or storage agreement lead to criminal prosecution, monetary penalties and/or must show the expected completion date; and imprisonment. As proof of presentation, the boat master • The documents must also indicate where the will receive a report number for his or her records and he vessel will be located. or she must produce this number when asked to do so by border officers. The vessel will be documented on form E29B and a refundable security deposit may be required. If a border officer is not at the specified landing site to The maximum vessel retention period in Canada meet the boat at the reported estimated time of arrival or without the payment of duty or taxes is normally actual time of arrival, the individuals who have reported 12 months for storage and 18 months for repair. may proceed to their intended final destination. Extensions may be possible. While in Canada for repair or storage, the vessel may not be used for leisure or any LEAVING YOUR BOAT IN CANADA commercial enterprise; it may not be sold or leased/ rented, and it must be exported upon completion. TEMPORARILY IMPORTING A VESSEL FOR LEISURE USE At the end of the storage period or once your vessel You are permitted to leave your vessel in Canada is repaired, it may not be returned back to leisure if you plan to make a series of visits to Canada use or remain in Canada at the end of the CBSA throughout the boating season. You must advise the authorization period. Once your vessel is removed border services officer of your plans at the time of from the storage or repair facility, it must be exported. your initial arrival in Canada and provide the officer the anticipated date that the vessel will leave Canada. Vessels must be removed/leave Canada at the end of the originally declared date, or within 12 months from the date of importation, whichever is earlier. 10 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020
Extension requests A copy of the latest Canadian Safe Boating Guide If the vessel cannot be exported by the date on the is available for download at http://www.tc.gc.ca/ E29B, you must request an extension at the nearest media/documents/marinesafety/TP-511e.pdf CBSA office. If the new expiry date will be more than 18 months SOME IMPORTANT REGULATIONS: from the date the vessel was first imported, you will have to submit a written request and explain why the SEWAGE REGULATIONS vessel cannot be exported. If you are boating in Atlantic Canada, the following regulations apply Partial goods and services tax (GST) is payable if the • All pleasure craft equipped with a toilet must vessel remains in storage longer than 12 months and up to 24 months. If the vessel remains in storage for have a holding tank for sewage over 24 months full GST is payable. https://www. • Discharge in inland waters including the cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/fv-be/menu-eng.html Bras d’Or Lake is prohibited BOATING SAFETY • Boats at sea can discharge if they are three Transport Canada Marine Safety’s Office of Boating Safety encourages boaters to explore Canada’s miles offshore and moving at their fastest waterways responsibly. All recreational boaters are feasible speed expected to know the rules that govern their safe • Sewage can be discharged ashore at enjoyment of Canada’s waters, including mandatory safety equipment, the safe operation of vessels and pumpout facilities the protection of the environment. https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/ To operate a motorized boat in Canada, you need regulations/sor-2012-69/page-1.html proof of competency to show that you have basic boating safety knowledge. The most common form SHORELINE SPEED RESTRICTION of proof of competency is a Pleasure Craft Operator In the Nova Scotia there is a shore line speed Card. You can get one by taking a boating safety restriction on the rivers and lakes including the course and/or passing a boating safety test from Bras d’Or Lake. a Transport Canada accredited course provider. https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs-obs- No person shall operate a power-driven vessel at paperwork-paperwork_operator-360.htm a speed in excess of 10 km/h (6mph) within 30 metres (100 feet) of the shore. In addition, all recreational boats with a motor of 10 horsepower (7.5 kW) or more must have a pleasure This limit is in effect whether it is posted or not. craft licence. Pleasure craft licences are free and are Exceptions include: valid for 10 years. Information about licensing of • recreational towing while traveling recreational boats can be found here http://www. tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs-obs-paperwork- perpendicular from the shore; paperwork_boat_licence-3211.htm or you can • rivers less than 100 m (328’) wide, as well as choose to register your boat. Information about Canada’s Vessel Registry is here https://www.tc.gc. canals and buoyed channels; and ca/eng/marinesafety/oep-vesselreg-menu-728.htm • waters where another speed limit is set in a For more information on recreational boating regulations, visit www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety schedule to the regulations. BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 | 11
REGION COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA MARINA 2018 Map # Dockage Max Depth Power Length Alderney Marina Ltd 30 Dartmouth | 902-209-1894 | [email protected] 54 Y 35' 7' AMP Armdale Yacht Club 15 & 30 Halifax | 902-477-4617 | armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca 58 Y 45' 10' AMP Bedford Basin Yacht Club 30 Bedford | 902-835-3729 | bbyc.ca 56 Y 40' 8' AMP Bridgewater Marina 30 Bridgewater | 902-541-0889 | FB: Bridgewater Marina 71 Y 60' 12' AMP Brooklyn Marina 30 Brooklyn | 902-354-4028 | brooklynmarina.ca 73 Y 45' 6' AMP Cape Canso Marina 30 Canso | 902-366-2937 | FB: Canso Marina 50 Y 50' 8' AMP Chester Yacht Club Chester | 902-275-3747 | chesteryachtclub.ca 63 N 60' 25' N Dartmouth Yacht Club Dartmouth | 902-468-6050 | dartmouthyachtclub.ca 55 Y 44' 9' 15-30 AMP Digby Marina Digby | [email protected] | rwnsyc.ca 76 Y 60' 9' 30 AMP East River Marine Chester | 902-229-3511 | eastrivermarine.info 62 Y 70’ 15’ 30-50 Gold River Marina AMP Gold River | 902-275-1322 | goldrivermarina.com Guysborough Marina 65 Y 46' 10' 30 Guysborough | 902-533-2052 | guysboroughmarina.com AMP Halifax Marina Waterfront Halifax | 902-229-2628 49 Y 26' 20' 50 developns.ca/marinas/halifax-marina AMP Killam Bros., Marinas Yarmouth | 902-740-4780 57 Y 300’ 25’ 30-50-100 townofyarmouth.ca/marina-services.html AMP 75 Y 200' 14' 30-50-80- 100 AMP 12 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 • COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA: EASTERN SHORE & SOUTH SHORE
MARINA LEGEND: Y=Yes N=No W=Washrooms Sail Canada Club/ LISTINGS S=Showers L=Laundry U=Unknown School Listing sailing.ca Moorings Launch Fuel Water Pump Facilities Winter Lat Long Ramp N & Ice Out Storage 44.39'N 63.34'34\"W Water YY N W/S N Y Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S Y 44.38'58\"N 63.30'47\"W Y Y N Water/Ice N W/S Y 44.43'35.54\"N 63.39'51.27\"W N N N Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 44.22’.357”N 64.30’.379”W Y Y N Water N W/S Y 44.02'N 64.41'54\"W Y Y N Water N W/S/L N 45.20'15\"N 60.59'05\"W Y NN Ice N W N 44.32'12\"N 64.31'W Y Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S Y 44.42'N 63.37'W High Test Y Y Gasoline/ Water N N Y 44.39'N 65.49'W Diesel Y Y N Water N W/S/L Y 44.34’N 64.10’19”W Y Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S/L Y 44.32'49\"N 64.18'58\"W (can be Free WiFi done by appointment) Y Y Gas/Diesel Water Y W/S Y 45.23'40\"N 61.29'58\"W N N By Truck Water By Truck W N 44.38’N 63.34’W Y Y Gas/Diesel Water N W/S/L N 43.50'N 66.7'W COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA: EASTERN SHORE & SOUTH SHORE • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 | 13
REGION COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA MARINA Map # Dockage Max Depth Power Length 15 LaHave River Yacht Club AMP LaHave | 902-688-3177 | lryc.ca 72 Y 50' 7' Liscombe Lodge Marina 30-50 Liscombe Mills | 902-779-2307 | liscombelodge.ca 51 Y 100' 10' AMP Lunenburg Harbour Moorings Lunenburg | 902-640-3202 | boatlocker.ca/marina 69 N NN N Lunenburg Waterfront Marina Lunenburg | 902-521-3012 70 Y 180' 20' 15-30-50 developns.ca/marinas/lunenburg-marina AMP Lunenburg Yacht Club Princess Inlet | 902-634-3745 | lyc.ns.ca 68 Y 40' 6' 30 Mahone Bay Civic Marina AMP Town of Mahone Bay | 902-624-0348 mahonebaycivicmarina.ca 67 Y 75' 16' 30-50 Oak Island Marina AMP Western Shore | 1-800-565-5075 oakislandresort.ca/activities/marina 66 Y 40’ 12’ 30 Petpeswick Yacht Club AMP Musquoduboit Harbour | 902-889-2896 petpeswickyachtclub.ca 52 Y 40' 4’ 20 Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron AMP Halifax | 902-477-2595 | rnsys.com low tide Shearwater Yacht Club Shearwater | 902-469-8590 | swyc.ca 59 Y 160' 16' 30-200 AMP Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club Shelburne | 902-875-4757 | shyc.ca 53 Y 40' 10’ Only at mast crane dock Shining Waters Marine Tantallon | 902-826-3625 | shiningwaters.ca 15-30 AMP South Shore Marine 74 Y 55' 11' town dock Chester | 902-275-3711 | southshoremarine.ca St Margaret Sailing Club 50 AMP St Margaret’s Bay | 902-823-1089 | smsc.ca Venus Cove Marina 60 Y 40' 10’ 30 Mulgrave | 902-747-2788 | [email protected] AMP 64 Service 60' 10' at dock Dock 61 Y 55' 8' 15-30 AMP 48 Y UU U 14 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 • COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA: EASTERN SHORE & SOUTH SHORE
MARINA LEGEND: Y=Yes N=No W=Washrooms Sail Canada Club/ LISTINGS S=Showers L=Laundry U=Unknown School Listing sailing.ca Moorings Launch Fuel Water Pump Facilities Winter Lat Long Ramp & Ice Out Storage 64.24'34\"W Water/Ice Y Y Gas/Diesel N W/S Y 44.18'43\"N Y Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S/L N 45.00'52\"N 62.06'38\"W Y NN Ice Y W/S Y 44.22'N 64.19'W N N By Truck Water By Truck W/S/L N 44.22’32N 66.18’31.38W Y Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S On Trailer 44.24'30\"N 64.19'30\"W Only Y Y N Water/Ice Y W/S Y 44.26'88\"N 64.22'45\"W Y N Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S/L N 44.31’3”N 64.18’2”W Y Y N Water/Ice N W Y 44.42'32\"N 63.09'45\"W Y Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 44.37'16.90\"N 63.34'49.8\"W Y Y N Water/Ice N W/S/L Y 44.47'43\"N 63.31'28\"W Y Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S/L N 43.45'29.36\"N 65.19'21.32\"W Y Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 44.39'470\"N 63.54'771\"W Y N Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S Y 44.33'35\"N 64.17'W Y Y N Water/Ice N W/S N 44.38'1\"N 63.55'1\"W Y Y N Water N W N 45.36'W 61.22'N COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA: EASTERN SHORE & SOUTH SHORE • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 | 15
BEST BOATING EVENTS: COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA HALIFAX INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW BOXING ROCK CUP FEBRUARY 6 TO 9, 2020 MAY 30, 2020 halifaxboatshow.com sailnovascotia.ca Atlantic Canada’s largest boat show is the place The Halifax Harbour Race, now known as the to shop for boats, accessories, and more for the Boxing Rock Cup, brings together more than 40 upcoming boating season and beyond. Dealers boats and 250 sailors in a pursuit race with starts from around the region showcase their best in Bedford Basin and the Northwest Arm with a boats. Chandleries and other retailers sell the common finish line off Bishop’s Landing right off latest in boating accessories and clothing. Take the Halifax waterfront. The event is a fundraiser in one of the several seminars offered over the for the Nova Scotia Sailing Team. This year the weekend, including those on tips for new boaters event will take place on May 30, 2020. or learning about wildlife in the waters around Atlantic Canada. Get a pass for the weekend and stop in for several visits. MARK MACNEIL 1954 - 2019 MARK MACNEIL MEMORIAL SINGLE-HANDED RACE JUNE 27, 2020 armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca This is the second year that this single-handed race will be hosted by the Armdale Yacht Club in Halifax. Mark MacNeil was well known for his single-handed sailing exploits with his boats Kula and Terpsicore. 16 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 • COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA: EASTERN SHORE & SOUTH SHORE
ROUTE HALIFAX SAINT-PIERRE CHESTER RACE WEEK OCEAN RACE AUGUST 12 TO 15, 2020 JUNE 27 TO JULY 5, 2020 chesterraceweek.com routespm.com Always an amazing time, Chester Race Week The biennial Route Halifax Saint-Pierre ocean returns with five race circles guaranteed to have race will start on June 27, 2020 at the Halifax something for all racers, from cut throat one- Waterfront. Organizers are expecting a great design windward leeward racing to the timeless turnout of boats, which will include ocean racing classics racing on a pursuit course and everything multihulls and Class 40s. Once in Saint-Pierre, in between. A packed schedule of shore activities take in the hospitality, culture, and many race- and a beautiful setting makes this an occasion for related events. all boaters. SCHOONER RACE WEEK WEDGEPORT TUNA TOURNAMENT AUGUST 2 TO 8, 2020 AND FESTIVAL nsschooner.ca AUGUST 2020 wedgeporttuna.ca The beautiful schooners of the Nova Scotia Schooner Association will gather in Mahone Bay Each August several boats head out onto the Harbour on Sunday, August 2 and racing will waters off Wedgeport to search for the great start on Monday. Starts are at 12:30 p.m. (1:00 bluefin tuna. Wedgeport was considered the sport p.m. if the wind has not yet come up) and races tuna fishing capital of the World from 1935 to the can last from 2 - 5 hours. 1960s. This festival was revived in 2004 to capture the spirit of those early days and it gets more popular every year. COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA: EASTERN SHORE & SOUTH SHORE • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 | 17
FESTIVALS AND MORE: COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA BIG POND BOAT SHOP BEAUX VENDREDIS LOBSTER CUSTOM BOAT BUILDERS AND CLAM SUPPERS BELLIVEAU COVE YARMOUTH AND ACADIAN SHORES EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT FROM JUNE UNTIL AUGUST 2020 lapointeseafoods.com A perfect way to spend a summer Friday night on Nova Scotia’s gorgeous Acadian shores. Choose a picnic table or a spot in the grass along the shore. Indulge in a dinner of fresh lobster, steamed clams, and snow crab on Belliveau Cove Wharf in St. Mary’s. Bring along wine and side dishes and take in performances from local musicians. A lovely and fun way to spend a summer evening. COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION DIGBY SCALLOP DAYS COMPONENT MANUFACTURER AUGUST 6 TO 9, 2020 digbyscallopdays.ca SUPPLIER OF BOAT KITS POWER Digby is known around the world for its scallops ROW and this annual event celebrates the seafood. SAIL Check out activities like aqua golf, touch tank, scallop shucking competitions. Be sure to sample www.bigpondboatshop.com scallops at the barbecue and take in views of the Bay of Fundy, too. Mahone Bay . NS . 902-531-2247
PHOTOS: ROCHELLE OWEN COASTAL ATTRACTIONS: COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA MCNABS ISLAND HALIFAX HARBOUR mcnabsisland.ca Situated at the entrance of Halifax Harbour, McNabs Island offers a scenic and historic getaway just moments from the city. Accessible by private boat, the island is about a 10-minute drive from Eastern Passage and 20 or 30 minutes from downtown Halifax or Dartmouth. Explore the island’s old forts and abandoned Victorian gardens and take in views of the harbour and downtown. This summer, a tearoom will open on the island and will serve as an outdoor interpretation centre. Explore the island through guided heritage walks in the summer or fall foliage walks in October. SHERBROOKE VILLAGE SHERBROOKE, NOVA SCOTIA sherbrookevillage.novascotia.ca Sherbrooke was a bustling community during the height of shipbuilding industry in the mid 1800s. These days you can explore 25 of the community’s original buildings situated in the living museum on the banks of St. Mary’s River. Costumed interpreters tell the stories of the village through its businesses like the pharmacy, jail, blacksmith, and post office. Open June to October with guided tours on offer. MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE ATLANTIC OPEN YEAR ROUND maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca Learn about Nova Scotia’s nautical history at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, the oldest and largest maritime museum in Canada. Located in downtown Halifax on its historic and scenic waterfront, the museum has fascinating exhibits about life at sea. Learn about the age of steamships, see artifacts from the Titanic, and explore exhibits on the Halifax Explosion or the Franklin Expedition. COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA: EASTERN SHORE & SOUTH SHORE • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 | 19
2020 SAILING EVENTS: COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA Please check Sail Nova Scotia MICA CANADA DAY RACE for updates to this list at JULY 1, 2020 www.sailnovascotia.ca/sail/ Indian Point Yacht Club | indianpointyachtclub.ca courses-sail-events.html PHRF Racing SAIL FEST REGATTA HALIFAX DARTMOUTH AUGUST 1 - 2, 2020 ICE BREAKER REGATTA Lunenburg Yacht Club | lyc.ca MAY 16, 2020 Dinghy Armdale Yacht Club | armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca INDIAN POINT REGATTA PHRF Racing AUGUST 1 - 3, 2020 Mahone Bay | indianpointyachtclub.ca OPENING REGATTA - AYC PHRF and One Design Racing MAY 23 - 24, 2020 SMAKR REGATTA Armdale Yacht Club | armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca AUGUST 8 - 9, 2020 PHRF Racing St. Margaret Sailing Club | smsc.ca PHRF Racing BOXING ROCK CUP CONVOY CUP (HALIFAX HARBOUR RACE) SEPTEMBER 5 - 6, 2020 MAY 30, 2020 Dartmouth Yacht Club | dartmouthyachtclub.ca Halifax Harbour | sailnovascotia.ca PHRF Racing PHRF Racing MARTINS RIVER REGATTA SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 OPENING REGATTA - RNSYS Mahone Bay | indianpointyachtclub.ca JUNE 6 - 7, 2020 PHRF Racing Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron | rnsys.com HARBOUR ISLANDS RACE PHRF Racing SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 Armdale Yacht Club | armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca OPENING REGATTA - DYC PHRF Racing JUNE 13 - 14, 2020 PRINCE OF WALES TROPHY Dartmouth Yacht Club | dartmouthyachtclub.ca SEPTEMBER 19 - 20, 2020 PHRF Racing Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron | rnsys.com PHRF Racing OPENING REGATTA - SYC BEANCROCK REGATTA JUNE 20 - 21, 2020 SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 Shearwater Yacht Club | swyc.ca Dartmouth Yacht Club | dartmouthyachtclub.ca PHRF Racing PHRF Racing TURKEY BOWL REGATTA WENONAH CUP - RNSYS OCTOBER 10, 2020 JUNE 27, 2020 Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron | rnsys.com Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron | rnsys.com PHRF Racing PHRF Racing CANADA DAY REGATTA JULY 1, 2020 Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron | rnsys.com PHRF Racing 20 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 • COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA: EASTERN SHORE & SOUTH SHORE
SMALL CRAFT HARBOURS PROGRAM A nationwide program that operates and maintains a system of harbours for commercial fishers and other users. SMALL CRAFT HARBOURS MARITIME AND GULF REGIONS www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sch-ppb/sector/maritimes-golfe-eng.html A MAP OF ALL SMALL CRAFT HARBOURS www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sch-ppb/maps-cartes/all-tous-eng.html FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SMALL CRAFT HARBOURS VISIT www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sch-ppb/index-eng.html ssuunnnnyybbrrooookk yyaacchhttss 113300 MMaarriinnaaPPROROddBB,, ooSSxxuu5i5itte4e466220C0C22hh,,eeCCssththeeeerr,s,stNtNeeSSrr BBBBaa00ssJJiinn11,,JJNN00SS BB00JJ 11KK00 JJoohhnnSSeeSSnniioouurr BBeerrooddkkeeeerr rriicckk sccsuu99ee00dd22ee..r5r5ii2c2ck9k9@@..008e8e0a0a2s2sttlliinnkk..ccaa ssuunnnnyybbwwrroo9o9o0k0ky2y2aa..22cc77hh55ttss..2.2.cc44oo22mm44 COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA: EASTERN SHORE & SOUTH SHORE • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 | 21
BOAT, MOTORS, SERVICES & SUPPLIES: COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA BOAT AND MOTOR DEALERS White Water Marine Canmac Watercraft & More 902-865-3788 | whitewatermarine.ns.ca 902-883-7108 | canmacwatercraft.ca Covey Island Boatworks SERVICE PROVIDERS 902-640-3064 | coveyisland.com Conrad Marine Sales & Services Iron Wind Marine Inc. 902-484-3900 | conradmarinesales.com 902-852-4199 | ironwind.ca Covey Island Boatworks Leonard C. Comeau Ltd. 902-640-3064 | coveyisland.com 902-769-2425 | comeauhonda.com C-Tow Mahone Marine 888-354-5554 | c-tow.ca 902-298-3000 | mahonemarine.com Gold River Marina NewStar Marine 902-275-1322 | goldrivermarine.com 902-404-8500 | newstarmarine.ca Pictou Marina Noddings’ Sales & Service Ltd. 902-485-9155 | pictoumarina.com 902-543-7396 | thenoddinggroup.ca Pictou Marina Shining Waters Marine 902-485-9155 | pictoumarina.com 902-826-3625 | shiningwaters.ca Schooner Cove Marine The Boat Shop 902-826-2278 | schoonercovemarine.com 902-821-3511 | theboatshop.ca Seamasters Services Ltd. 902-468-2029 | seamasters.ns.ca BOAT EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES, Shining Waters Marine CHANDLERIES, AND SAILMAKERS 902-826-3625 | shiningwaters.ca The Binnacle Shore Cycle and Marine 902-423-6464 | binnacle.com 902-627-2706 | shorecycle.com Michele Stevens Sailloft Sunset Marine 902-634-9338 | stevenssailloft.ca 902-827-3353 | sunsetmarine.ca North Sails Yacht Shop 902-445-3278 | shop.yachtshop.ca SaltX 902-779-2068 | saltx.ca CHRIS POWER c. 1.902.275.8796 • e. [email protected] w. sunnybrookyachts.com Brokering new and used Sail & Power Boats in Atlantic Canada and beyond. @sunnybrookyachtsCP sunnybrookyachts sunnybrookyachts 22 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 • COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA: EASTERN SHORE & SOUTH SHORE
YACHT BROKERS IT’S TIME TO STOP DREAMING Ocean Yacht Sales Ltd. AND START BOATING. 902-455-5565 | oceanyachtsales.com Sunnybrook Yacht Brokers Don’t miss the largest marine 902-275-2424 | sunnybrookyachts.com show in the region, bringing together top brands in the DOCK BUILDERS business and the recreational Bear River Plastic Welding Inc. 902-638-3438 | plasticweld.ns.ca boating community. East Coast Docks 902-370-2309 | eastcoastdocks.ca ASSOCIATIONS Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association 902-423-2378 | nsboats.com Sail Nova Scotia 902-425-5450 | sailnovascotia.ca BOATER EDUCATION Boatsmart! Canada 877-792-3926 | boatsmartexam.com INSURANCE Fairway Insurance Services 888-245-4741 | fairway.ca Gallagher Skippers’ Plan 800-661-7211 | skippersplan.com Gateway Insurance 902-431-9300 | gatewayinsurance.ca MAGAZINES Canadian Yachting 877-620-9373 | canadianyachting.ca BOATING INFORMATION Discover Boating discoverboating.ca BOAT TRANSPORTATION Schooner Cove Marine 902-826-2278 | schoonercovemarine.com VMG Marine Services 902-499-9952 | vmgmarine.ca
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OCEAN ADVENTURE PERFECTED People who visit Nova Scotia by sea are faced with a wonderful challenge — deciding which beautiful place to drop anchor. With over 13,300 km of coastline, the options are as limitless as they are rewarding. Put Nova Scotia on your horizon. Enjoy free daytime berthing program & competitive overnight rates at the Halifax and Lunenburg waterfronts Halifax: 902-229-2628 | VHF 68 Lunenburg: 902-521-3012 | VHF 68 [email protected] novascotia.com/boating SAIL IN AND EXPLORE HISTORIC Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Plan Your Stay at Killam Brothers Marina Today Welcome to the historic seaport of Yarmouth, located on the outermost edge of Nova Scotia’s southwest shore along the legendary Bay of Fundy. Tie up your vessel at our beautiful downtown waterfront and enjoy our local hospitality and amenities just a few steps from the Marina. FEATURING: gas and diesel • accommodation for up to 185-foot length vessel • washrooms and shower facilities laundry facility • water hookups • free WIFI • shopping, museums, and walking distance to restaurants and pubs To learn more about Killam Brothers Marina and to plan your stay in Yarmouth, visit townofyarmouth.ca
REGION CAPE BRETON MARINA Map # Dockage Max Depth Power Length 30-50 Baddeck Marine AMP Baddeck | 902-295-2434 | baddeckmarine.com 90 Y 90' 8-14' Barra Strait Marina Grand Narrows | 902-622-1313 88 Y 100' 8-12' 15 grandnarrowswaterfront.com AMP Ben Eoin Yacht Club Ben Eoin | 902-828-1099 | beneoinmarina.com 86 Y 100' 8' 15-30-60 Bras d’Or Yacht Club AMP Baddeck | 902-295-2107 | bradoryachtclub.ca Dobson Yacht Club 89 Temp U U U Westmount | 902-562-0062 | dobsonyachtclub.org Only Isle Madame Boat Club 80 Y 65' 9' 30-50 Arichat | 902-226-0773 | islemadameboatclub.ca AMP Lennox Passage Yacht Club 84 Y 40' 9' 15-30 D’Escousse | 902-631-0069 | lpyc.ca AMP 83 Y 60' 10-12' 30 AMP TIDES, CHARTS AND WEATHER 2020 TIDES CHARTS & PUBLICATIONS The tides in Atlantic Canada feature some All vessels in Canadian waters must carry of the largest tides in the world in the Bay and use nautical charts and related of Fundy. Boaters on the coasts, tidal rivers, publications pursuant to the Canada and the entrance to the Bras d’Or should Shipping Act, 2001, Charts and Nautical be aware of tides as they do produce Publications Regulations, that are issued currents which can affect navigation. by, or on the authority of, the Canadian Find out about current and tide times and Hydrographic Service. The Canadian conditions by visiting www.tides.gc.ca Hydrographic Service (CHS) has information 26 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 • CAPE BRETON
MARINA LEGEND: Y=Yes N=No W=Washrooms Sail Canada Club/ LISTINGS S=Showers L=Laundry U=Unknown School Listing sailing.ca Moorings Launch Fuel Water Pump Facilities Winter Lat Long Ramp & Ice Out Storage 60.44’52”W Y N Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 46.5’57”N Y Y N Water/Ice Y W/S/L N 45.57'38\" 60.47'67\" N Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 45.58.907N 60.25.884W Y YN N N W/S Y 46.6'W 60.47'55\"W N Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 46.08'14\"N 60.12'16'W N Y arrangements Y Y can be made Water Y W/S members 45.30'N 61'2\"W only for fuel Y Y N Water/Ice Y W/S/L N 45.35’41”N 60.57’42”W about available charts, digital charts, WEATHER LINKS sailing directions, tides and water levels Keep updated with the weather when with links to Chart Dealers at charts.gc.ca. you go boating Notices to Mariners provides you with the necessary information to update all of weather.gc.ca your charts and nautical publications. It will advise you of new initiatives, services theweathernetwork.com and of important announcements concerning the maritime community windfinder.com and can be viewed at notmar.gc.ca Windy.com Wunderground.com CAPE BRETON • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 | 27
REGION CAPE BRETON MARINA Map # Dockage Max Depth Power Length Marina Du Havre-Cheticamp Town Wharf Cheticamp | 902-224-3009 or 902-224-0442 78 Y 100' 7' 20 AMP hacheticamp.ca Mira Boat Club 82 Y 65' 9' 30 Mira River | 902-564-8660 | miraboatclub.com AMP Northern Yacht Club 79 Y 60' 10' Y North Sydney | 902-794-9121 www.northernyachtclub.ca Port of Sydney - Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club Marina 81 Y 60' 15' 30 Sydney | 902-564-0800 or 902-565-6287 AMP sydneyport.ca/cruise/marina Ross Ferry Marina 91 day time only 40' 16' N Ross Ferry | rossferrymarinepark.weebly.com St. Peter’s Marina 85 Y 120' 12' 30-50 St Peters | 902-535-2729 or 902-623-0220 AMP st-peters-marina.com Strait of Canso Yacht Club 77 Y 80’ 7’ 15-30 Port Hawkesbury | 902-625-1918 | straitofcansoyc.ca AMP Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre Association Whycocomagh | 902-756-3580 | hogoma.ca 87 Y 40' 8' N 28 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 • CAPE BRETON
MARINA LEGEND: Y=Yes N=No W=Washrooms Sail Canada Club/ LISTINGS S=Showers L=Laundry U=Unknown School Listing sailing.ca Moorings Launch Fuel Water Pump Facilities Winter Lat Long Ramp & Ice Out Storage N NY Y N W/S N 46.38’8”N 61.0’28”W N Y Gas Water/Ice Y W N 46.02’70”N 60.01.59” N arrangements N Y can be made Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 46.11’20”N 60.15’56”W for fuel N Y N Water N N N 46.08’45”N 60.11’84”W N Y N Water Y W/S N 46.07'N 60.35'W Y Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 45.39'40\"N 60.52'32\"W Y Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 45.36’51”N 61.21’53”W Y Y N Water Y W/S N 45.58’N 61.06’W CAPE BRETON • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 | 29
BEST BOATING EVENTS: CAPE BRETON WALLACE MACASKILL CUP JULY 31 TO AUGUST 1, 2020 wallacemacaskillyachtclub.com Customary warm-up races kick off this annual event, which is now in its 31st year. The big race takes place Saturday over a 25-mile course on the Bras d’Or Lakes. Hosted by the Wallace MacAskill Yacht Club. Stay after the races for chowder, games, awards, entertainment, and tour this historic Cape Breton village. PHOTO: MORRISON POWELL EAST BAY REGATTA NORTHERN YACHT CLUB JULY 31 TO AUGUST 2, 2020 ANNUAL REGATTA beneoinmarina.com NORTH SYDNEY, AUGUST 2020 northeryachtclub.ca This regatta starts on Friday with social events and heads into the weekend with races on Three days of racing in the North West Arm Saturday and Sunday. Join in on dinners, boundaries for all classes of boats. There’s also a evening entertainment, barbecues, and more. weekend of fun activities, including barbecues, pot lucks, and musical entertainment. BADDECK RACE WEEK AUGUST 2 TO 8, 2020 brasdoryachtclub.ca/racing.cfm Kick off the first Sunday in August with, this regatta hosted by the Bras d’Or Yacht Club and some of the best racing on the Bras d’Or Lakes. There will be a sail through on the lakes and then races every day. There are classes for junior sailors in prams, optimists, lasers, and 420s. The final race of the week is the Gardiner Hubbard Bell race. The winners of this race receive a prestigious trophy that is housed at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. 30 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 • CAPE BRETON
FESTIVALS AND MORE: PHOTO: COREY KATZ CAPE BRETON ROOTS TO BOOTS FESTIVAL CHETICAMP, JUNE 19 TO 21, 2020 rootstobootsfestival.ca Kick off the summer with this festival along the Cabot Trail. Events include storytelling, hiking, food, local-flavour, concerts, songwriters’ circle and late-night square dances, and seafood feasts. KITCHENFEST! FÉIS A’ CHIDSIN! CELTIC COLOURS JUNE 26 TO JULY 5, 2020 OCTOBER 9 -17, 2020 kitchenfest.ca celtic-colours.com Everyone loves a kitchen party and this festival A celebration of all things Celtic, is a celebration of them. Presented by the Gaelic including some of the top Celtic talent College, this annual event brings in hundreds of from across Cape Breton and around the musicians from around the island and region to world. Musicians play on stages in Sydney, perform at dozens over venues over 10 days. This Port Hawkesbury, and at smaller venues is a wonderful way to explore Gaelic culture and in communities across the island. This is music, including the fiddle, bagpipes, and céilidhs, also the season to check out the spectacular during the summer months in Cape Breton. changing leaves on trees long the Cabot Trail. PROFESSIONAL BOAT MAINTENANCE NEW 70-TON MARINE TRAVELIFT Your full Service Marina, Repair and Refit Facility on the Bras d’or Lakes. • Dockage & Moorings • Fuel Dock • Service Shop • Marine Mechanic Available • Haulout Facilities • Fiberglass & Composite Repairs • Marine Store & Wireless Internet • Outside & Indoor Storage • Painting & Refinishing Baddeck, Nova Scotia | P. 902.295.2434 | www.baddeckmarine.com CAPE BRETON • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 | 31
COASTAL ATTRACTIONS: CAPE BRETON PHOTO: PARKS CANADA ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL MUSEUM HIGHLAND VILLAGE MUSEUM BADDECK, N.S. IONA, N.S. pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/ns/grahambell highlandvillage.novascotia.ca A museum dedicated to Alexander Graham Bell, Explore Cape Breton’s Scottish Gaelic culture and inventor of the telephone. The site is filled with history at this 43-acre living museum set amongst the artifacts, photos, and replicas outlining the some of the island’s best scenery. Costumed extraordinary career of the inventor. Take the guides share the story of the history of the village, White Glove Tour, which takes you behind the its period buildings where artifacts are housed. scenes to explore Bell’s photos, gadgets, and other Take in the music of the place, including during artifacts. The site overlooks Bell’s former summer annual Highland Village Day. Search your own home on the Bras d’Or Lakes. . Cape Breton roots at the genealogy centre. BOAT, MOTORS, SERVICES & SUPPLIES: CAPE BRETON BOAT SERVICES, ONLINE DEALERS EQUIPMENT AND CHANDLERY BoatDealers.ca Baddeck Marine 877-926-2822 | boatdealers.ca 902-295-2434 | baddeckmarine.com MAGAZINES BOATER EDUCATION Canadian Yachting Boatsmart! Canada 877-620-9373 | canadianyachting.ca 877-792-3926 | boatsmartexam.com BOATING INFORMATION INSURANCE Discover Boating Fairway Insurance Services discoverboating.ca 888-245-4741 | fairway.ca Gallagher Skippers’ Plan BOAT TRANSPORTATION 800-661-7211 | skippersplan.com Schooner Cove Marine Gateway Insurance 902-826-2278 | schoonercovemarine.com 902-431-9300 | gatewayinsurance.ca VMG Marine Services 902-499-9952 | vmgmarine.ca 32 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 • CAPE BRETON
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REGION NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT: N.B. MARINA Map # Dockage Max Depth Power Length Bas-Caraquet Marina 15-30 Bas Caraquet | marinadebascaraquet.ca 19 Y 40' 9' AMP 506-726-8900 in season / 506-727-5039 off season 15 Cocagne Cape Marina 23 Y 42' 6' AMP Grande Digue | 506-312-1941 | cocagnecapemarina.com 30 AMP Cocagne Marina 24 Y 40' 10' 15 Cocagne | 506-852-1048 | cocagnemarina.com AMP 30 Miramichi Boating and Yacht Club 20 Y 35' 4' AMP Miramichi | 506-773-9949 | miramichiboatclub.com 30 AMP Pointe de Chene Yacht Club 27 Y 50' 7' 30 Pointe de Chene | 506-532-6800 | pcyc-nb.ca AMP 15-30 Richibucto Marina 22 Y 45' 5' AMP Richibucto | 506-523-2690 or 506-524-7037 15-30 richibucto.org/richibucto-marina-wharf AMP Sawmill Point Boat Basin 25 Y 50' 7.5' Bouctouche | 506-743-1100 | bouctouchemarina.com Shediac Bay Yacht Club & Sailing School 26 Y 54' 6-7' Shediac | 506-532-7007 | sbyc.ca Station Wharf Marina Inc. 21 Y 50' 8' Miramichi | 506-778-9198 | miramichi.org/eng/marinas 34 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 • NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I.
MARINA LEGEND: Y=Yes N=No W=Washrooms Sail Canada Club/ LISTINGS S=Showers L=Laundry U=Unknown School Listing sailing.ca Moorings Launch Fuel Water & Pump Facilities Winter Lat Long Ramp Ice Out Storage N Y Gas/Diesel Water Y W/S/L Y 47.48’12”N 64.52’18”W (near) Y-1 Y N Water/Ice Y W/S/L N 46.35’N 64.57’W members only N Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S N 46.20’11”N 64.37’38”W N Y Gas Water/Ice Y W/S Y 47.1’22”N 65.29’58”W N Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L N 46.14’.44”N 64.31’69”W N Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S N 46.61’N 64.52’W N Y Gas Water/Ice Y W/S N 46.28’5”N 64.42’W N Y N Water/Ice Y W/S/L N 46.13’40”N 64.32’50”W N Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W N 47.01’56”N 65.28’7”W NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I. • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 | 35
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REGION NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT: P.E.I MARINA Map # Dockage Max Depth Power Length 15 Bowdridge Landing AMP Murray Harbour | 902-962-2427 | murrayharbour.ca 34 Y 50' 7' 15-30 Brudenell Marina (Montague) 32 Y 140' 10' AMP Brudenell | 902-838-4778 or 902-838-2528 off-season 15-30 townofmontaguepei.com/marina AMP 15-30 Cardigan Marina 31 Y 50' 8' AMP Cardigan Bay | 902-583-2445 | FB: Cardigan Marina 30-50 AMP Charlottetown Marina 35 Y UU 30-50 Charlottetown | 902-629-9806 | charlottetownmarina.ca AMP 15 Charlottetown Yacht Club 37 Y 200' 20' AMP Charlottetown | 902-892-9065 | cyc.pe.ca 30-50 AMP Montague Marina 33 Y 140' 12' 15-30 Montague | 902-838-4778 or 902-838-2528 off-season AMP threeriverspei.com/marinainfo 30 Northport Pier 28 Y 150' 9' AMP Northport 30-50 Peakes Quay Marina 36 Y 56' 15' AMP Charlottetown | 902-629-9806 | peakesquaymarina.ca Souris Marina 30 Y 60' 18' Souris | 902-687-2233 shai.ca/harbour-authority/marina Stanley Bridge Marina 29 Y 60' 6' Stanley Bridge | 902-886-2352 or 902-886-2356 sbha.ca Summerside Yacht Club Marina 39 Y 90' 10' Summerside | 902-436-2153 silverfoxpei.ca/marina-2 Victoria Harbour 38 Y 40' 5' 15 Victoria | 902-658-2975 | victoriabythesea.ca AMP West Point Marina 40 Y 36' 6' 30 West Point | 902-859-1704 AMP westpointlighthouse.ca/marina 38 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 • NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I.
MARINA LEGEND: Y=Yes N=No W=Washrooms Sail Canada Club/ LISTINGS S=Showers L=Laundry U=Unknown School Listing sailing.ca Moorings Launch Fuel Water & Pump Facilities Winter Lat Long Ramp N Ice Out Storage 46.00”N 62.31”W YY Water/Ice N W/S N N N N Water N N N 46.11’N 62.37’W N Y Gas Water/Ice N W/S/L N 46.15’N 62.41’W N N N Water N W/S N 46.2336N 63.1226W N Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S/L Y 46.15’N 63.8’23”W N Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L N 46.10'N 62.39'W N Y N Water/Ice Y N N 46.47'8\"N 64.04'4\"W (can be arranged) N Y N Water/Ice N W/S/L Y 46.15'N 63.08'W N Y Gas Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 46.21'N 62.15'W N Y Gas Water/Ice Y W/S/L N 46.28'N 63.27'W N Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 46.23’N 63.47’W Diesel at N Y fisherman Water N W N 46.13'N 63.29'W wharf Y Y Diesel Water/Ice N W/S/L N 46.37'N 64.23'W NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I. • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 | 39
REGION NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT: N.S. MARINA Map # Dockage Max Depth Power Length 20-30 Ballantyne’s Cove AMP Antigonish | 902-863-8162 46 Y 50' 6' [email protected] Cribbon’s Point 47 Y 45' 5' N Antigonish | 902-863-3907 or 902-863-3537 highlandconnect.cioc.ca/record/ACO0145 44 Y 50' 14' 15 Hector Quay Marina AMP Pictou | 902-485-6960, cell 902-928-8826 townofpictou.ca/sports-and-recreation/marina 45 Y 50' 9' 15-30 New Glasgow Riverfront Marina AMP New Glasgow | 902-755-7788 newglasgow.ca/index.php/lifestyle/recreation/ 43 Y 60' 6’ 15-30 new-glasgow-marina AMP low tide Pictou Marina Pictou | 902-485-9155 | pictoumarina.com NEW LOCATION 41 Y 38’ 12’ 15 and 30 Pugwash Yacht Club AMP Pugwash | 902-956-2634 | [email protected] Sunrise Shore Marina 42 Y 38’ 6’ 15 Tatmagouche | 902-456-6433 AMP sunrisemarinacottages.ca 40 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 • NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I.
MARINA LEGEND: Y=Yes N=No W=Washrooms Sail Canada Club/ LISTINGS S=Showers L=Laundry U=Unknown School Listing sailing.ca Moorings Launch Fuel Water & Pump Facilities Winter Lat Long Ramp Ice Out Storage N Y Gas/Diesel N Y W/S/L N 45.51’58”N 61.55’11”W N Y Diesel Water N W/S Y 45.45’34”N 61.53’W N Y N Water/Ice N W/S/L N 45.40’N 62.42’W N Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S N 45.35’28”N 62.38’40”W Gas on N Y site/Diesel Water N W/S Y 45.40’56”N 62.41’29”W trucked in N N N Water N W N 45 50.49N 63 39.49W N Y Gas Water/Ice N W/S/L Y 45.43’N 63.15’W NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I. • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 | 41
PHOTO: KATHY LARGE BEST BOATING EVENTS: NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & PEI CHARLOTTETOWN RACE WEEK JULY 2020 cyc.pe.ca/race-week.html Charlottetown Race Week traces its roots in the Hillsboro Boating Club that hosted a regatta in Charlottetown in 1874. These days, the race brings dozens of sailors from the island and well beyond to the island for several days of top-notch racing and socializing. If you can’t race, watch the boats and the action while sitting at one of the many restaurants along the Charlottetown waterfront, including the Charlottetown Yacht Club, located downtown which is bustling with activities all summer. Social events include a sailors’ reception and closing night at Charlottetown Yacht Club, and a sailors’ night out at Peakes Quay. Everyone is welcome. If you’re racing all summer, head to Charlottetown after the Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race and then Chester Race Week after Charlottetown Race Week wraps up. CANADA INTERNATIONAL TUNA CUP CHALLENGE NORTH LAKE, P.E.I., SEPTEMBER 2020 tunacupchallenge.com For more than 47 years, teams from around the world, including Australia, Los Angeles/Hawaii, Connecticut, Ohio, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and P.E.I head to North Lake to catch the big fish at the annual Canada International Tuna Cup Challenge. Register early to secure a spot. 42 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 • NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I.
2020 SAILING EVENTS: NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & PEI SHEDIAC BAY WEEKLY SHEDIAC CAP PELE WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACE SERIES FISHERMAN’S RACE MID-JUNE TO MID-SEPTEMBER AUGUST 8, 2020 sbyrabay.ca sbyrabay.ca SUMMERSIDE STRAIT RACE MONCTON VOLKSWAGEN JUNE 27, 2020 GORDON MCRAE MEMORIAL RACE sbyrabay.ca AUGUST 15, 2020 sbyrabay.ca COMMODORE SAIL PAST JULY 11, 2020 SHEDIAC CENTENNIAL RACE sbyrabay.ca AUGUST 22, 2020 sbyrabay.ca SHEDIAC LOBSTER FESTIVAL CUP RACE JULY 11, 2020 MOLSON OFFSHORE COCAGNE RACE sbyrabay.ca SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 shediaclobsterfestival.ca sbyrabay.ca CAPTAIN DAN’S OFFSHORE TRIANGULAR NIGHT RACE JULY 25, 2020 sbyrabay.ca HAVE A PLEASURE CRAFT COURTESY CHECK Transport Canada works with boating Education and prevention are the safety organizations like the Canadian keys to this program. Since program Power & Sail Squadrons (CPS) to offer volunteers never issue any penalties, free courtesy checks for pleasure craft. it is a great opportunity to learn more Check the CPS website to learn about about boating safety and make sure the Recreational Vessel Courtesy that you are ready to head out on the Check Program. water. The knowledge you gain from a courtesy check will help you to stay If you request a check, a trained safe on the water year after year. boating safety volunteer will board your boat, while alongside a dock or Note that the courtesy check is not a at a boat ramp, to: formal assessment of the condition of the vessel or any of the equipment. It • check out the safety equipment is your responsibility to make sure that and other requirements; your vessel and related equipment meet all regulations that apply to • identify any problems; and your boat. • discuss general boating safety issues. NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I. • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 | 43
FESTIVALS AND MORE: NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & PEI PICTOU LOBSTER CARNIVAL SHEDIAC LOBSTER FESTIVAL JULY 10 TO 12, 2020 SHEDIAC, NEW BRUNSWICK pictoulobstercarnival.ca JULY 8 TO 12, 2020 shediaclobsterfestival.ca Started in 1934, the Pictou Lobster Carnival has become a Signature Event in Nova Scotia. This Shediac celebrates its title as the World’s 3-day festival celebrates the end of the lobster Lobster Capital each July. For 69 years, this fishing in the area and is rich in Maritime has become a must-attend event in this coastal culture and music. The event features musical New Brunswick community. Check out family entertainment at the main stage, beer garden, entertainment, paint nights, music, and rides. Mardi Gras parade, children’s parade, antique Sample lobster paired with wines or beer. Or car show, derby races, lobster boat races, mid- try your skill at eating lobsters with your bare way rides, modified boat races, lobster dinners, hands. And, of course, dine on the delicious fireworks over the waterfront and many other crustaceans, including boiled and in lobster activities. The whole town will be buzzing with rolls, at the lobster suppers. excitement! Feel it, Live it, Rock it! ANTIGONISH HIGHLAND GAMES JULY 5 TO 12, 2020 antigonishhighlandgames.ca This year marks the 156th anniversary of the Antigonish Highland Games, which celebrate the region’s Scottish heritage with the spirit of athleticism. Programming includes road races, farmer’s walk, tug of war, and pipes and drums. Take in square dances, a grand street parade, and a concert under the stars. 44 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 • NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I.
PUGWASH HARBOUR FEST TYNE VALLEY OYSTER FESTIVAL PUGWASH, NOVA SCOTIA JULY 29 TO AUGUST 2, 2020 JULY 24 TO 26, 2020 tvoysterfest.ca pugwashharbourfest.ca Five days of a celebration of shellfish and home This festival is a “shore” thing in Cumberland of the Canadian Oyster Shucking Championship. County every summer. Build a cardboard The winner will represent Canada at the World boat for the Recycled Regatta. Sign up for the Oyster Opening Championships in Galway, soapbox derby or the Salt Dash 5K fun run. Ireland. Other events include a soap-box derby, Families can join in the sand castle competition community parade, and horse races. The Rock and kids will love the Harb’r Art Camp. the Boat Music Fest takes place on August 1. PHOTO: MUSSEL INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF PEI/STEPHEN HARRIS P.E.I. SHELLFISH FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 17 TO 20, 2020 peishellfish.com The the P.E.I. Shellfish Festival in Charlottetown showcases the best shellfish from the island every year. Events include chef challenges, culinary competitions, chowder championships, oyster shucking, and musical entertainment. Events are often hosted by well-known food celebrities. A perfect event for foodies. NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I. • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 | 45
BOAT, MOTORS, SERVICES & SUPPLIES: NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & PEI BOAT AND MOTOR DEALERS (PEI) INSURANCE Quartermaster Marine Fairway Insurance Services 902-566-4450 | quartermastermarine.com 888-245-4741 | fairway.ca Gallagher Skippers’ Plan BOAT AND MOTOR DEALERS (NS) 800-661-7211 | skippersplan.com Adventure Motors Gateway Insurance 902-928-1015 | adventuremotors.com 902-431-9300 | gatewayinsurance.ca Pictou Marina 902-485-9155 | pictoumarina.com MAGAZINES Team Green Diamond Canadian Yachting 506-440-6535 | greendiamondpowersports.ca 877-620-9373 | canadianyachting.ca SERVICE PROVIDERS BOATING INFORMATION Pictou Marina Discover Boating 902-485-9155 | pictoumarina.com discoverboating.ca YACHT BROKERS BOAT TRANSPORTATION Ocean Yacht Sales Ltd. Schooner Cove Marine 902-455-5565 | oceanyachtsales.com 902-826-2278 | schoonercovemarine.com Sunnybrook Yacht Brokers VMG Marine Services 902-275-2424 | sunnybrookyachts.com 902-499-9952 | vmgmarine.ca DOCK BUILDERS East Coast Docks 902-370-2309 | eastcoastdocks.ca BOATER EDUCATION Boatsmart! Canada 877-792-3926 | boatsmartexam.com 46 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 • NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I.
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REGION NEW BRUNSWICK, BAY OF FUNDY & ST. JOHN RIVER MARINA Map # Dockage Max Depth Power Length 30 Bathurst Marina AMP Bathurst | 506-547-1166 | bathurstmarina.ca 18 Y 50' 7' Brundage Point River Centre Y 5' N Westfield | 506-738-6406 5 (No 35' town.grandbay-westfield.nb.ca/about-our-town/ marine-information/ Overnight) Chipman Marine Wharf 14 Y 40' 10' 30 Chipman | 506-339-6601 AMP chipmannb.org/recreation-leisure Dalhousie Regional Marina 17 Y 40' 6' 20-30 Dalhousie | 506-684-5298 AMP dalhousie.ca/attractions/all/dalhousie-regional-marina Evandale Resort 6 Y 60’ 8’ 20 Evandale | 506-468-2222 AMP evandaleresort.com/marina.html Fredericton Yacht Club 12 Y 40' 6' 15 Fredericton | fyc.ca (Limited) 6’ AMP Fredericton Yacht Club (Douglas Harbour) 30 Douglas Harbour | fyc.ca 13 Y 40’ AMP (Limited) Gagetown Marina 7 Y 75' 10' 30-50 Gagetown | 506-488-1992 AMP villageofgagetown.ca/facilities/name/gagetown-marina Mactaquac Power Boat Marina 11 Y 48' 16' 30 Keswick Ridge | 506-461-2349 or 506-363-4747 AMP tourismnewbrunswick.ca/Products/Parks/ MactaquacProvincialPark Oromocto Boat Club 8 Y 90' 12' 30 Oromocto | 506-357-7374 | oromoctoboatclub.ca AMP Regent Street Wharf / Capital City Boat Club 9 Y 60' 16’ 15 & 30 Fredericton | 506-455-1445 | capitalcityboatclub.com AMP Rothesay Yacht Club 15 Y 36' 4' 30 Rothesay | 506-847-7245 AMP rothesayyachtclub.com 48 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 • NEW BRUNSWICK, BAY OF FUNDY & ST. JOHN RIVER
MARINA LEGEND: Y=Yes N=No W=Washrooms Sail Canada Club/ LISTINGS S=Showers L=Laundry U=Unknown School Listing sailing.ca Moorings Launch Fuel Water Pump Facilities Winter Lat Long Ramp & Ice Out Storage N Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S Y 47.37'18\"N 65.39'06\"W Y Y N Water N W N 45.20.862N 66. 14.439W N Y N Water Y W N 46.10'25\"N 65.53'13\"W N Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S N 48.6'59\"N 66.38'45\"W N (Gas & Diesel N N Available Water/Ice N W N 45.35’52”N 66.01’73”W ashore) Y Y N Water N W N 45.91’ 66.09’ Y Y N Water Y W/S Y 45.55’N 66.05’.8”W Y Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 45.47'10\"N 66.08'39\"W N Y Gas Water/Ice Y W Y 45.56'57\"N 66.52'54\"W N Y Gas, High Water/Ice Y W/L/S N 45.51'2\"N 66.28'9\"W test only Y N N Water/Ice Y W/S N 45.58'N 66.38'W Y Y N Water/Ice Y W Y 45.23'37\"N 65.59'56W NEW BRUNSWICK, BAY OF FUNDY & ST. JOHN RIVER • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 | 49
REGION NEW BRUNSWICK, BAY OF FUNDY & ST. JOHN RIVER MARINA Map # Dockage Max Depth Power Length Royal Kennebaccasis Yacht Club 15 Saint John | 506-632-0186 | rkyc.nb.ca 16 Y 150' 6' AMP Saint John Marina Ltd Saint John | 506-738-8484 | saintjohnmarina.ca 3 Y 80' 6' 30 Saint John Power Boat Club AMP Saint John | sjpowerboatclub.ca 4 Y 60' 6' St Andrew’s Market Wharf 15 St Andrew’s | 506-529-5170 cell; 506-467-6682 AMP www.townofsaintandrews.ca/directory/ saint-andrews-market-wharf 2 Y 180’ 13' Y Woodstock Valley Yacht Club (limited) Woodstock | 506-325-8666 or 506-612-1423 www.town.woodstock.nb.ca/m/woodstock-tourism/ 1 Y 30’ 14’ 15-30 woodstock-marina AMP York Centennial Park Sailboat Marina Mactaquac | 506-363-4747 10 Y 64’ 30’ Y tourismnewbrunswick.ca/Products/Parks/ at building, MactaquacProvincialPark not on docks 50 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2020 • NEW BRUNSWICK, BAY OF FUNDY & ST. JOHN RIVER
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