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Marinas/Boat Launches

Marinas

Picton Marina and Harbour 

The Picton Marina is managed by a third party. 

Use the contact information below if you have questions about the marina.

Location
1 Head Street, Picton
Contact

Marina Manager: Blake Miles
Toll Free: +1-844-301-1775
Email: info@pecmarina.ca

Rates, Fees and Services

The Picton Marina’s current 72 berths have access to fuel, pumpout service, showers/restrooms, parking and friendly service. 

The boat launch at Picton Marina is not managed by the municipality. Municipal boat launch seasonal parking permits are not valid at this location. 

Wellington Harbour

For information about the marina services and slip rentals contact

Call 613.476.2148 extension 4000 or email operations@pecounty.on.ca
After hours contact 613-476-6505

Boat launch — The Wellington Harbour boat launch located at Belleville Street is closed indefinitely due to traffic and safety challenges at this location. Regular boat launch parking passes are not valid at Wellington Harbour.

Boat launches on West Lake are available at Wellington Rotary Beach, Mabel Kleinsteuber Launch, and 16057 Loyalist Parkway. See details below.

Docking slips There are no transient slips available at Wellington Harbour.

The County is currently adding people to a waitlist for seasonal docking slips at Wellington Harbour.  If you wish to be added to the waitlist, email operations@pecounty.on.ca. 

Pump-out There are no pump-out services available at Wellington Harbour.

Municipal Boat Launches

All municipal boat launches operate on a pay-to-park system. Parking fees are charged between May 1 – October 31. 

Full-season Boat Launch Parking Permits

Valid for parking at any municipal boat launch from May-October. Please note: full-season boat launch parking permits are not valid at Wellington Harbour. 

Cost:

  • $50 + HST for PEC residents
  • $100 + HST for non-residents

How to purchase:

Single-day Boat Launch Parking Permits

Valid for parking at any municipal boat launch on the day specified on the permit.
 

Cost:

  • $20 + HST for vehicles with trailers
  • $10 + HST for vehicles without trailers

How to purchase:

  • Purchase through the Passport Parking Canada app. No need to print or display anything: your permit and licence plate are stored in the Passport Parking Canada system for our enforcement staff to check. Passport zone numbers for each boat launch are listed below. There are no machines on site. Payment can be made through the app at the dock, or before you leave your home through the app or the Passport Parking Canada website.
  • Purchase in person at Shire Hall customer service change to shire or any PEC Library Branch (available at libraries as of May 1). 

Boat Launch Locations

Please note that docks are normally installed annually on the May long weekend and removed in early October (depending upon weather).

Big Island Launch

Location

Robinson’s Cove – 243 N Big Island
View on Map

Amenities

Boat launch and portable toilet

Parking

Passport Parking Canada parking zone 3223.

Paid vehicle and trailer parking, and free parking (no trailers) is available at this location. Click here to view a map of the parking at this location.

Body of Water

Bay of Quinte

Glendon Green Boat Launch

Location

Outlet Road, off County Road 18 at the southwest end of East Lake
View on Map

Parking

Passport Parking Canada parking zone 3224.

Paid vehicle and trailer parking, and free parking (no trailers) is available at this location. Click here to view a map of the parking at this location.

Amenities

Boat launch and portable toilet, paddle dock 

Body of Water

East Lake

HJ McFarland Park Boat Launch

Location

12106 Loyalist Parkway/Hwy 33
View on Map

Parking

Passport Parking Canada parking zone 3225.

Paid vehicle and trailer parking, and free parking (no trailers) is available at this location. Click here to view a map of the parking at this location.

Amenities

Boat launch and portable toilet

Body of Water

Bay of Quinte / Picton Bay

Mabel Kleinsteuber Launch

Location

1260 County Road 12
View on Map

Parking

Passport Parking Canada zone 3226

Amenities

Boat launch and portable toilet

Body of Water

West Lake

Northport Launch

Location

Centennial Park – 1417B County Road 15 in Northport
View on Map

Parking

Passport Parking Canada zone 3227.

Paid vehicle and trailer parking, and free parking (no trailers) is available at this location. Click here to view a map of the parking at this location.

Amenities

Boat launch and portable toilet

Body of Water

Bay of Quinte

Prinyer’s Cove Launch

Location

Off County Road 7 at 147 Prinyer’s Cove Crescent
View on Map

Parking

Passport Parking Canada zone 3228.

Paid vehicle and trailer parking, and free parking (no trailers) is available at this location. Click here to view a map of the parking at this location.

Amenities

Boat launch and portable toilet

Body of Water

Bay of Quinte / Lake Ontario

Rossmore Launch

Location

Ridley Street North near the Norris Whitney Bridge
View on Map

Parking

Passport Parking Canada zone 3229

Amenities

Boat launch and portable toilet

Body of Water

Bay of Quinte

Weller’s Bay Launch

Location

158 Edward Drive, South Park
View on Map

Parking

Passport Parking Canada zone 3230

Amenities

Boat launch and portable toilet, paddle dock

Body of Water

Weller’s Bay

Wellington Rotary Beach Launch

Hours of Operation

During peak beach visitor periods, the boat launch may be closed to launching vessels

Location

Beach Street, Wellington
View on Map

Parking

Passport Parking Canada zone 3231

Amenities

Boat launch and washroom available at Wellington Rotary Beach

Body of Water

West Lake / Lake Ontario

Wellington (Belleville Street) Launch

Closure Notice

The Belleville Street boat launch in Wellington is closed indefinitely due to the safety and traffic challenges at this site. 

West Lake Boat Launch

Location

16057 Loyalist Parkway
View on Map

Parking

Passport Parking Canada zone 3232

Amenities

Boat launch and portable toilet. Please note that this launch is not suitable for large or heavy vessels.

Body of Water

West Lake

Boat launch parking permit FAQ

As of April 26, you can purchase your full-season boat launch parking permit online and it can be mailed to you or left for pick up at Shire Hall or any PEC Library Branch.

If you require help with this process, please contact Customer Service at 613.476.2148 extension 1023.

Permits can also be obtained in person at Shire Hall  from 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday or a Prince Edward County library (various locations and times of operation).

When purchasing in person and to take advantage of the resident rate of $50+HST, you must provide proof of residency, such as a driver’s licence, tax bill, utility bill or lease agreement. You can list up to two licence plate numbers on a single permit. However, as the permit is not transferrable, proof of insurance linking the licence plates to a single owner is required.

Using the online purchase form, you can pay with Mastercard or VISA. At Shire Hall, you may pay with credit card, debit, cash or cheque. At the libraries, you may pay with cash or cheque. Please make cheques payable to The County. The total for residents is $50 + $6.50 HST = $56.50. The total for non-residents is $100 + $13 HST = $113.

If you’re parking at any Prince Edward County boat launch, you’ll need to pay for parking. For a single use, that’s $10 for a vehicle (no trailer). If you’re planning to use a municipal boat launch for parking a vehicle more than five times in the year, it’s worthwhile purchasing a seasonal parking permit.

If you have insurance for both vehicles that confirms they are owned by the same person, up to two licence plate numbers can be listed on the permit.

It’s possible to pay for parking each time you use a municipal boat launch. The municipality uses Passport Parking Canada, the same paid parking provider as is used on Picton Main Street. We recommend downloading the Passport Parking Canada app in advance of your outing, and setting up a profile with your credit card information to save time and effort. Once at the boat launch, you would open the app and enter in the Zone. Follow the instructions on dockside signs.

Yes – but you’ve got to plan ahead and you’ve got to stick with your plan. Purchase a day permit Shire Hall or from your local library. The date of use and your licence plate number will be displayed on the permit.

Kayaking and Canoeing

Kayaks and canoes can be launched from any of the municipal boat launch locations, though some locations are better suited to non-motorized watercraft than others. Parking fees are required for paddlers, but are just $10 for a vehicle without a trailer. Season parking permits are available. 

Non-motorized boats can also be launched at Massassauga Point Conservation Area, which is managed by Quinte Conservation Authority, or any of the Provincial Parks in The County.