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Two Minutes in the Box with the City:
Boating in Cornwall — easier than you might think!
trailer at Lamoureux Park will cost you $10 encourage boaters to follow what we call their trailers down the launch, and have
a day, $40 per month, or $100 per season “boat launch etiquette.” That includes being members of your crew assist with launching
(from May to October). patient while waiting their turn to access the boat.
Parking passes can be purchased at the the boat launches, being tolerant of new When pulling your boat out of the water,
Planning and Bylaw Department (Civic boaters who may require more time, and we ask users to be as efficient as possible
By Francis Racine Complex), or Marina 200. Boaters can also offer assistance to those who could use an and minimize the amount of time spent
pay the daily rate directly at the pay-by- extra set of hands. We get it, you want to occupying the boat ramp. Proper etiquette
plate machine at the Lamoureux Park Boat get to your favorite fishing spot as soon as is to load the boat onto the trailer, secure
Launch, located behind the RCAF building. possible. But trust us, the fish aren’t going the winch at the bow and the safety chain;
If you don’t feel like paying, though, anywhere. then proceed to the staging area to finish
here’s no better way to enjoy the mighty you’re in luck! You can also launch your While waiting to launch, please take securing boat to your trailer for road travel.
TSt. Lawrence River than by navigating boat at the Guindon Park Boat Launch at no this opportunity to prepare your boat New boaters should be mindful that
it with a boat. Whether you’re thinking cost. Keep in mind that the City of Cornwall for launching — install your boat lines, the boat launches are busiest during the
of getting a pleasure craft or are simply will be imposing trailer parking fees at bumpers, drain plugs, and load your gear weekends, particularly during the months of
looking for more boat-related information, Guindon Park in a few years, following — to minimize the amount of time that one June, July, and August, and that they may
here is all you need to know about boating future redevelopment within the park. occupies the ramp itself. prefer to launch their boats during the less
in Cornwall. While we encourage everyone to Be mindful of other park users when busy times.
For one, parking your vehicle and boat take their boat out this summer, we also towing your boat, particularly when backing Happy boating!
