Harbour

Hours of Operation

Port Elgin Harbour Office Hours

The Port Elgin Harbour is open for the season. Season closes October 31, 2023.

Spring (May 1-May 28) & Fall (September 5-October 31)

Monday to Sunday, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Summer (May 29 - September 4)

Monday to Sunday, 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Staff can be reached by phone 519-832-2008 Ext. 155 or email harbour@saugeenshores.ca

Service Dock (fuel and pumping station)

The service dock is open for the season.

Accessing the Harbour by Boat

The Port Elgin Harbour is located four miles south of Southampton and 10 miles north of Bruce Power (a large complex visible from miles offshore).

The harbour supports the following vessel limits:

• Max draft: 10 ft
• Max length: 150 ft

When entering the harbour, you can use Logie's Rock as a reference point. It is marked by a light buoy and lies two miles west-northwest of Port Elgin. You should travel within the buoyed channel. Range markers with green lights lead boaters in on a course of 109. The channel depth is 10-14 ft from chart datum, but outside of the channel it quickly shallows to as little as 2 ft.

If you need assistance, you can reach harbour staff on VHF channel 68.

View the Port Elgin Harbour on Google Maps.

Attractions

The harbour is located next to the Port Elgin Main Beach and the beautiful North Shore Park. The beach offers fun activities, including volleyball courts, aquatic equipment rentals, restaurants and picnic shelters.

If you're looking for shopping, visit one (or both!) of our beautiful downtowns – Port Elgin and Southampton.

Harbour Amenities, Rules, and Regulations

Amenities

Rules and Regulations

View our harbour rules and regulations.

Harbour Map

View our map of the Port Elgin Harbour.

Visitor Rates and Reservations

2023 Fees

• Daily rate (including hydro): $2.31 per foot
• Weekly rate (plus hydro): $13.07 per foot
• Monthly rate – May, June, Sept. (plus hydro): $31.52 per foot
• Monthly rate – July, Aug. (plus hydro): $36.11 per foot
• Launch pass: Daily – $12.02 (tax included); Seasonal – $61.88 (tax included). Purchase at the Harbour Office

Amenities

• Pump-out: $18.65
• Weekly hydro rate (30 amp): $16.25
• Monthly hydro rate (30 amp): $65.15

The rates above do not include HST.

Reservations

To book your slip, please contact the Harbour Office. Harbour staff monitor VHF channel 68.

Seasonal Rates and Booking

Mooring rates are based on whichever is longer, the length of the boat or the length of the slip. The following rates do not include HST.

2023 Fees (May to Oct.)

• Serviced (30-40 ft): $74.37 per foot
• Unserviced (20-28 ft): $70.14 per foot
• PWC - In Water Slip (personal watercraft): $417.60
• PWC - On Float Slip (personal watercraft on port float): $742.41

Amenities

• Pump-out: $117.72
• Hydro: $234.89

Reservations

To book a seasonal slip, please contact the Facilities and Programs Booking Coordinator.

The location of your slip will depend on a number of factors, including the type and length of boat, hydro requirements, current demand and your preferences.

Payment Portal

Pay your fees online via the payment portal. You need a user name to activate your payment portal. If you have not received your user name, please contact us.

Pay online

Marine History

Learn more about Saugeen Shores' long marine history.

Port Elgin Yacht Club

The Port Elgin Yacht Club coordinates the annual lift in and lift out of vessels, as well as special sailing and social events. Learn more about the yacht club.

Reports

You can read the following reports related to the harbour in Saugeen Shores.

• Port Elgin Harbour Strategic Assessment - Final Report (presented March 28, 2018)
• Port Elgin Harbour Strategic Assessment - Council Presentation (March 26, 2018)

Request a paper copy of the reports you are interested in.