Harbour
NOTICE: Boat Launch Closure: Saturday, August 12 from 8am to 11am
- Port Elgin Harbour boat launch will be closed from 8am until 11am on Saturday, August 12 for the Lakeshore Women's Triathlon.
- The harbour parking lot will remain accessible during the event via McVicar Street.
- Access McVicar Street via Market Street to Geddes Street.
- There will be a controlled intersection monitored by Saugeen Shores Police to provide access.
- Harbour Street will be closed from Green Street to McVicar Street from 8am to 11am.
- Concession 10 will be closed from Miramichi Bay Road to Highway 21 from 8am to 11am.
- North Shore Road will be open to Local Traffic Only from 8am to 11am.
The Port Elgin Harbour is a gateway to Saugeen Shores for visiting boaters and a home-away-from-home for seasonal occupants. Learn more about the harbour by expanding the sections below.
Hours of Operation |
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Port Elgin Harbour Office HoursThe 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. |
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Accessing the Harbour by Boat |
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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:
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. |
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Attractions |
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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. |
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Harbour Amenities, Rules, and Regulations |
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Rules and RegulationsView our harbour rules and regulations. |
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Harbour Map |
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View our map of the Port Elgin Harbour. |
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Visitor Rates and Reservations |
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2023 Fees
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The rates above do not include HST. ReservationsTo book your slip, please contact the Harbour Office. Harbour staff monitor VHF channel 68. |
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Seasonal Rates and Booking |
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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.)
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ReservationsTo 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. |
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Payment Portal |
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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. |
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Marine History |
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Learn more about Saugeen Shores' long marine history. |
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Port Elgin Yacht Club |
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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. |
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Reports |
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You can read the following reports related to the harbour in Saugeen Shores.
Request a paper copy of the reports you are interested in. |