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    Antigonish County - View Map

    Location Status/Agency Contact/Tel # Surface Slope Width
    (feet)
    Auld's Cove
    		 Public/Harbour
    Authority    		 Harbour Authority of Auld's Cove
    747-3280    		 concrete1:816'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 38.876   W 061° 26.169    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $5/use or $30/season, Fair condition, Ample turning
    Havre Boucher Public/Harbour
    Authority    		 James Brow
    234-2427    		 concrete1:1230'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 41.132   W 061° 31.754    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $5/use, Good condition, Ample Turning
    Barrios Beach Public/Harbour
    Authority    		 Angus Coady
    232-2705    		 concrete1:816'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 38.324   W 061° 37.623    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $5/ use (recreational) $10/use (commercial)
    Good condition, Parking
    Tracadie Harbour PrivateJack Myetteconcrete1:814'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 38.324   W 061° 39.326    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $5/use, Good condition, Deep water
    Bayfield Public/Harbour
    Authority    		 Love Me Fish & Lobster
    386-2951    		 concrete1:1024'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 38.743   W 061° 45.253    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $5/use, Good condition, Deep water,
    Ample turning
    Cribbons Point Public/Harbour
    Authority    		 Greg MacPherson
    863-2816    		 concrete1:1027'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 45.344   W 061° 53.856    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $9/use, Good condition, Ample Turning
    Ballantynes Cove Public/Harbour
    Authority    		 Harbour Authority
    863-8162    		 concrete1:1240'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 51.582   W 061° 55.113    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $6/use $30/season, Ample Turning
    Arisaig Public/Harbour
    Authority    		 Clarence Arbuckle
    863-6474    		 asphalt1:1020' 6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 45.702   W 062° 10.316    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    No fee, Good condition, Tight turning

    Pictou - View Map

    Location Status/Agency Contact/Tel # Surface Slope Width
    (feet)
    LismorePublic Stewart MacDonald
    926-2937    		 concrete1:1029'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 42.378   W 062° 16.260    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    No fee, Good condition
    Big Island PublicNoneconcrete1:1616'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 38.945   W 062° 26.957    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    No fee, Good condition, Tight turning
    Merigomish Public/NSDNRNoneconcrete1:1213'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 38.218   W 062° 25.395    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    No fee, Good condition, Shallow water
    Pictou Island PublicHarbour Manager
    755-2270    		 concrete1:820'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 48.117   W 062° 35.814    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Fair Condition, Ample turning
    Pictou Landing PublicPictou Landing First Nations Falcon Fisheries
    752-5631    		 concrete1:1218'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 40.624   W 062° 41.049    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Launch at mid to high tide
    Cape John Reef Point Public/Harbour
    Authority    		 Rick Jollmore
    485-5008    		 concrete1:824'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 47.575   W 063° 02.710    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $10/use, Good condition, Ample turning
    Skinners Cove Public/Harbour
    Authority    		 Randy MacLellan
    351-2038    		 concrete1:833'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 47.899   W 063° 07.487    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Under Construction (Sept/05)
    Toney River Public/Harbour
    Authority    		 Harbour Authority of Toney River
    759-0109    		 concrete1:820'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 46.247   W 062° 53.473    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $5/use, Good condition, Ample turning, Deep water
    Caribou Harbour Public/Harbour
    Authority    		 John Lakermanconcrete1:1233'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 40.519   W 062° 41.237    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $28.75/use, Good condition
    Pictou Yacht Club Private Pictou Marina
    485-9155    		concrete1:720'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 40.519   W 062° 41.579    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $10/use, Good condition, Steep
    Pictou Waterfront Development Public/Harbour
    Authority    		 Market Wharf Marina
    485-8028    		concrete1:619'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 40.519   W 062° 41.730    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    No fee, Good condition, Steep, Shallow Entry
    Little Harbour Public/Harbour
    Master    		 Eric Hemphill
    752-4704    		concrete1:1620'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 40.720   W 062° 41.759    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    No fee, Good condition, Smaller boats only, Launch at mid to high tide, Shallow water

    Cumberland - View Map

    Location Status/Agency Contact/Tel # Surface Slope Width
    (feet)
    Northport Harbour Public/Harbour Authority Stewart Blair
    661-4050    		concrete1:820'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 56.080   W 062° 52.159    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $5.00 +HST/use, Good condition, Launch at mid to high tide
    Pugwash Harbour Private Earl Chase
    243-2408    		concrete 1:817'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 40.954   W 062° 41.776    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $10.00/use, Good condition, Large turning area
    Wallace Harbour Public/Harbour Authority Harbour Authority of Wallace Harbour
    257-2632    		 concrete1:816'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 48.847   W 063° 28.427    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $5/use or $25/season, Good condition, Deep water, Ample Turning
    Wallace Fisheries Private Wallace Fisheries
    257-2920    		 concrete1:1220'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 48.862   W 063° 28.352    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    No fee, Good condition, Shallow water
    Malagash Harbour (MH) Public/Harbour Authority Harbour Authority of MalagashHarbour
    257-2201    		 concrete1:1020'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 46.519   W 063° 17.772    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Fo fee, Good condition, Ample turning
    Malagash Harbour (MA) PrivateWallace Fisheries
    257-2920    		 concrete1:720'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 46.550   W 063° 17.754    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    No fee, Good condition, Steep, Shallow entry
    Malagash BayPublic/NSDOT North Shore Development Community Center
    657-3811    		 concrete1:716'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 43.117   W 063° 18.185    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    No fee, Good condition, Steep, Ample Turning
    Advocate HarbourPrivate Harbour Manager
    392-2549    		 concrete1:720'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 20.002   W 064° 46.756    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Fair condition, Located directly off road
    Joggins PrivateNone
    392-2549    		 concrete1:830'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 41.112   W 064° 27.132    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition

    Colchester - View Map

    Location Status/Agency Contact/Tel # Surface Slope Width
    (feet)
    Barrachois HarbourPublicJohn Rice
    657-3436    		 concrete1:819'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 43.914   W 063° 16.018    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    No fee, Good condition, Deep water, Donation Optional
    Barrachois Marina PrivateBarrachois Harbour Marina concrete1:815'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 43.934   W 063° 15.923    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $5.00/use, Good condition, Deep water

    Guysborough - View Map

    Location Status/Agency Contact/Tel # Surface Slope Width
    (feet)
    Venus Cove (Mulgrave) PublicSuperport Authorityconcrete1:1220'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 36.925   W 061° 23.387    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Ample Turning
    Eddy Point Marine Park Public747-3107gravel1:815'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 31.233   W 061° 15.784    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $5/use, Loose rock, Launch at mid to high tide
    Belmont Marina Private/BelmontNoneconcrete1:617'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 24.183   W 061° 30.023    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Poor condition, Cracked concrete
    Guysborough Municipal PublicGary Cleary
    533-3705    		concrete 1:620'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 23.495   W 061° 29.631    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition
    Queensport PublicNoneconcrete1:1020'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 22.720   W 061° 15.361    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Gravel eroded at top of ramp
    Canso Harbour Public366-2659concrete1:812'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 20.246   W 061° 59.695    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Narrow, Located end of Water Street
    Salsman Park
    (NOT UPDATED - info. coming soon)    		 Public NSDNRAntigonish office
    863-4513    		concrete1:812'
    GPS Coordinates: (info. N/A)
    N __° __.___   W ___° __.___    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Located in park, easily accessible during park hours, camping facilities. Small craft only. (6-12 a.m.).
    Tor Bay PublicNoneconcrete1:820'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 11.610   W 061° 21.365    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Launch at mid to high tide
    Golboro Public387-2995concrete1:520'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 10.890   W 061° 39.011    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $5/use, Good condition, Steep, Launch at mid to high tide
    Marie JosephPublicHarbour Authority
    Elizabeth Fleet    		concrete1:917'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 57.424   W 062° 04.775    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Under construction, Located off main road
    MacKinleys Point Road (Spanish Ship Bay)PublicNone gravel1:611'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 01.268   W 062° 01.690    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Located off dirt road
    High's Head (Liscomb) PublicNonegravel1:10 13'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 00.470   W 062° 00.795    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Located off dirt road
    Little Liscomb PublicHarbour Authority gravel1:1230'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 01.582   W 061° 58.270    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Deep water

    Halifax East - View Map

    Location Status/Agency Contact/Tel # Surface Slope Width
    (feet)
    Sober Island PublicNonegravel1:127'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 50.904   W 062° 28.491    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Launch larger boats at high tide, Narrow
    Oyster Pond PublicNonegravel1:619'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 46.794   W 63° 00.424    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Ample Turning
    Owl's Head Public/Harbour AuthorityClark Stevens gravel/ sand1:69'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 44.174   W 062° 49.905    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Rough condition, Narrow, Tight turning
    East Ship Harbour PublicNoneconcrete
    wood    		 1:7
    1:7    		17'
    10'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 48.167   W 062° 40.372    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Ample turning, Concrete haul-out has rut in it
    Tangier PrivateRandall Cooper
    772-2610    		 gravel1:1015'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 48.452   W 062° 40.372    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Located off main road
    Lochaber Mines PublicNonegravel1:710'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 01.020   W 062° 28.838    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Bumpy, rocky, Narrow entrance but widens
    Beaver Harbour PublicNonegravel1:612'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 54.016   W 062° 25.055    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Narrow, Located off main road
    Head of Jeddore Public
    NSDED/ NSDOT    		n/aAsphalt
    Timber    		n/an/a
    GPS Coordinates:
    N __° __   W __° __    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Info. to be updated
    East Chezzetcook Public
    NSDED/ NSDOT    		n/aAsphaltn/an/a
    GPS Coordinates:
    N __° __   W __° __    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Info. to be updated
    East River Sheet Harbour Publicn/agraveln/an/a
    GPS Coordinates:
    N __° __   W __° __    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Info. to be updated

    Halifax West - View Map

    Location Status/Agency Contact/Tel # Surface Slope Width
    (feet)
    Hubbards Public/Hubbards Boat Ramp Hubbards Waterfront Development Association concrete1:1020'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 38.242   W 064° 03.600    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Ample turning
    Boutiler's Point DFONoneconcrete1:715'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 39.411   W 063° 56.808    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, No fee, Parking, Steep
    Located at Bay Lookout Park
    Shad Bay PublicNoneconcrete1:826'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 32.015   W 063° 47.278    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Deep water, Ample turning
    Prospect Private/
    Bay Landing    		Bay Landing
    Marina    		concrete 1:540'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 30.755   W 063° 46.056    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Fair condition, Steep Parking
    Terence Bay PublicNoneconcrete1:1011'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 29.653   W 063° 43.419    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Narrow, Launch at high tide
    Dingle Park PublicPublic/Halifax Port Authority
    426-3629    		 concrete1:716'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 37.748   W 063° 35.735    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Ample turning
    Fisherman's Cove PublicHarbour Authority asphalt1:1215'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 36.644   W 063° 29.867    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $5/day or $50/year, No parking
    Langille's Boating Centre PrivateLangille's Boating Centre concrete1:812'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 36.801   W 063° 29.81    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Ask permission
    Jubilee Road Public/Halifax Port Authority Public/Halifax Port Authority
    426-3629    		 concrete1:720'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 39.347   W 063° 36.425    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Tight turning, Launch at high tide
    Seaview Park Public/Halifax Port Authority Public/Halifax Port Authority
    426-3629    		 concrete1:619'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 40.540   W 063° 36.959    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Deep water, Ample turning
    Located under McKay Bridge
    Bedford Basin Private Public/Halifax Port Authority
    426-3629    		 concrete1:623'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 43.583   W 063° 39.831    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Ample turning
    Ostrea Lake PublicNonegravel1:810'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 44.760   W 063° 06.668    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Tight turning
    Harbour View Loop
    (West Jeddore Road)    		 PublicNonegravel1:814'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 45.382   W 063° 03.584    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    No fee, Good condition, Tight turning
    Salmon River PublicNoneconcrete1:1217'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 46.739   W 063° 02.504    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Ample turning

    Inverness - View Map

    Location Status/Agency Contact/Tel # Surface Slope Width
    (feet)
    Baxter's Cove Public/Harbour Authority Dan Gillisconcrete1:518'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 51.473   W 061° 30.158    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $5/use or $25/season, Good condition,
    Ample turning
    Maryville Wharf Public/Harbour AuthorityDoug Gillis
    787-2216    		 concrete1:820'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 56.407   W 061° 31.591    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $10/use, Good condition, Ample turning
    Little Judique Harbour Little Judique Harbour Fisherman Association 787-2666concrete1:1218'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 57.530   W 061° 31.551    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $5/use or $25/season, Ample turning, Located off main road
    Inverness Harbour Public/Harbour Authority Allan Quigley
    258-2763    		 concrete 1:6 20'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 13.854   W 061° 18.966    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Tight turning
    Margaree Harbour PublicNoneconcrete1:6 12'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 26.583   W 061° 06.596    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Grand Etang Public/Harbour Authority 224-0133concrete1:720'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N °   W °    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, In process of building new ramp (Nov. 2005)
    Cheticamp Public/Harbour Authority Noneconcrete1:819'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 38.239   W 61° 00.477    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $22/use or $55/weekly, Good condition
    Pleasant Bay PublicNoneconcrete1:823'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 38.239   W 060° 47.804    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Fair condition, Ample turning

    Victoria - View Map

    Location Status/Agency Contact/Tel # Surface Slope Width
    (feet)
    Dingwall Public/Harbour Authority Harbour Authorityconcrete1:817'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 54.180   W 060° 27.656    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Launch at mid to high tide
    Whiteport Public/Harbour Authority Junior Dixon
    383-2867    		concrete1:620'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 52.570   W 060° 21.159    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Minimum Parking
    Neil's Harbour/New Haven Public/Harbour Authority 366-2122concrete1:821'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 48.487   W 060° 18.219    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Ample turning
    Ingonish PublicNoneconcrete1:820'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 41.341   W 060° 21.516    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition
    Ingonish Beach PublicNoneconcrete1:630'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 38.320   W 060° 23.596    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Remote Location
    Bay St. Lawrence PublicHarbour Authority of Bay St. Lawrenceconcrete 1:823'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 59.943   W 061° 27.735    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Parking
    Breton Cove
    (Little River)    		 PublicHarbour Authority
    863-1021    		concrete1:1220'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 26.784   W 060° 27.569    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Down Little River Road beside wharf, Parking
    Englishtown PublicNoneconcrete1:823'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 17.084   W 060° 32.547    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Ramp requires extension, Parking
    Big Bras d'Or PublicHarbour Authority
    674-2438    		concrete1:823'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 16.873   W 060° 25.426    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Ramp requires extension, Parking
    Baddeck Yacht Club PrivateBras d'Or Yacht Club
    295-2500    		concrete1:1215'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 26.022   W 060° 44.862    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Ramp requires extension, Parking

    Richmond - View Map

    Location Status/Agency Contact/Tel # Surface Slope Width
    (feet)
    Little Harbour Public/Harbour Authority Blair Martell
    587-2713    		 concrete1:1219'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 58.186   W 060° 73.969    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Small fee, Good condition
    L'archeveque Public/Harbour Authority Graham MacCaspie
    587-2205    		 concrete1:1012'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 62.527   W 060° 57.790    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Launch mid to high tide
    Fourchu Public/Harbour Authority Eugene Samson
    226-2787    		 concrete1:1620'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 71.638   W 060° 24.973    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Located off road, Turning and Parking on road
    Loch Lomand Public/DNRSt. Peter's office
    535-2032    		grass/gravel1:1010'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 73.403   W 060° 61.089    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Use for small crafts
    St. Peter's Canal Public/ Parks CanadaParks Canada office
    535-2118    		 gravel1:820'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 65.845   W 060° 86.644    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Ample turning, Drops off quickly at end
    St. Peter's Marina Public/ Lions Club Marina535-2729
    		 concrete1:1015'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 66.085   W 060° 87.404    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Located alongside wharf
    Dundee Marina Public/Marina Graham Hudson
    345-0555    		concrete1:1215'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 69.983   W 061° 09.040    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Located alongside wharf
    Dundee Public/DNRSt. Peter's office
    535-2032    		 concrete1:729'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 69.757   W 061° 10.568    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Located on Bras Dor Lakes, Limited turning
    Louisdale Lennox Passage Public/DNRSt. Peter's office
    535-2032    		 concrete (beach covered)1:712'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 58.492   W 061° 08.220    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Fair condition, Located in Southside Lennox Passage
    Louisdale Industrial Park Public/ Richmond Co.Arichat office
    226-2400    		 concrete1:1220'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 58.900   W 061° 08.665    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Behind Industrial Park, Located in Northside Lennox Passage
    Louisdale Westside Public/DNR St. Peter's office
    535-2032    		 concrete (beach covered) 1:8 12'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 59.827   W 061° 02.758    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Small craft only, Located end of Ferry Road
    Janvrin's Island Fishing Reserve/ DNRSt. Peter's office
    535-2032    		 concrete1:1012'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 53.030   W 061° 13.747    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Small craft only
    Grandique Road Public/ NSDAFEugene Samson
    226-2787    		 gravel1:530'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 55.503   W 061° 01.963    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Steep, Turning and Parking on road

    Cape Breton - View Map

    Location Status/Agency Contact/Tel # Surface Slope Width
    (feet)
    Grand Narrows PublicGrand Narrows Preservation Society concrete 12'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 57.410   W 060° 47.638    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Located at Barra Strait facility
    Big Pond PublicDNRconcrete1:812'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 54.748   W 060° 32.042    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Located beside Big Pond beach
    Ben Eoin PublicDNRconcrete1:1012'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 56.874   W 060° 29.292    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Fee to enter, Located in Ben Eoin Beach Campsite
    East Bay Sand Bar PublicDNR Coxheath office concrete    
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 00.886   W 60° 23.641    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Bras d'Or PublicBras D'Or Boat Club concrete 10'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 15.125   W 60° 18.155    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Next to old general store, Off Trans-Canada Highway
    Point Auconi PublicDFOconcrete 12'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 18.405   W 60° 17.265    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Directly off Point Auconi Road
    Alder Point PublicHarbour Authority of Alder Point concrete/wood 60'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 18.567   W 60° 17.022    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    User fee; End of Alder Point Road
    North Sydney Ballast PublicHarbour Authorityconcrete  12'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 12.426   W 60° 14.968    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Off Main Street in North Sydney
    Marion Bridge Public/DNR Eugene Samson
    226-2787    		concrete1:920'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 58.743   W 060° 12.767    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Under Marion Bridge, Limited Parking
    South Bar PublicHarbour Authority of South Bar concrete1:1220'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 12.026   W 060° 12.203    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Located down Allan Lane
    New Waterford PublicHarbour Authority of New Waterford
    862-7749    		 concrete1:925'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 15.350   W 060° 05.017    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Steep access road, Tight turning, Located at end of Beach street
    Lingan Public/DNRNoneconcrete1:1020'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 13.762   W 60° 02.676    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Steep access road, Tight turning, Past NS power plant
    Dominion Beach PublicNSDNR/Coxheath office gravel  
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 12.958   W 60° 02.240    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Parking
    Mira PublicNSDNR/Coxheath office    
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 02.950   W 60° 02.240    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Open during park hours
    Glace Bay Public Harbour Authority of Glace Bay
    849-1813    		concrete 1:940'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 11.736   W 059° 56.982    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Located off Harbour Street, Parking
    Louisbourg PublicEugene Samson
    226-2787    		 concrete1:1034'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 55.136   W 059° 58.239    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Located bottom of Aberdeen Street
    Louisbourg Waterfront PublicTown of Louisbourg concrete1:1032'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 55.187   W 59° 58.139    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Located bottom of Mitchell Crescent
    Little Lorraine PublicEugene Samson
    226-2787    		 concrete1:920'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 57.256   W 059° 51.793    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Located on Burke's Lane, Parking
    Port Morien Public Harbour Authority of Port Morien
    737-2574    		 concrete1:1820'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 07.896   W 59° 52.436    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Steep access road, Parking
    Port Morien Wharf PublicHarbour Authority of Port Morien
    737-2574    		 concrete1:950'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 07.947   W 59° 52.241    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Located on Breakwater Street, Beside Hopkins Fish Plant
    Main à Dieu PublicEugene Samson
    226-2787    		 concrete1:1120'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 00.435   W 59° 50.285    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Located on main road, Parking along road
    Victoria Bridge PublicNSDNR Coxheath office concrete  
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 49.576   W 60° 17.278    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Limited to small craft
    Sydney Harbour PrivateRoyal Canadian Yacht Club Manager concrete1:7 
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 46° 08.376   W 60° 11.816    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Next to Delta Sydney, Tight turning, Narrow access road

    Lunenburg - View Map

    Location Status/Agency Contact/Tel # Surface Slope Width
    (feet)
    Windsor Road Provincial ParkLands & Forests gravel1:615'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 43.079   W 064° 16.004    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Ample turning, Small parking area
    New Germany Veteren's Memorial Park Penny's Cove LaHave River Watershed Enhancement Foundation concrete1:915'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 33.626   W 64° 44.613    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition
    Upper Northfield
    (Harold Silver Road)    		 Lunenburg County Wildlife Association Lunenburg County Wildlife Association concrete1:810'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 29.135   W 064° 35.191    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Narrow, Located on side of road
    Bush Island PrivateDarryl Hutchinsonasphalt1:616'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 14.354   W 064° 22.192    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition
    LaHave Public/ Lahave River Yacht Club LaHave Yacht Club
    688-3177    		 concrete1:1215'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 18.707   W 064° 24.593    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Ample turning
    Riverport PublicNone concrete1:1217'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 17.105   W 064° 20.113    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Tight space, Located off main road
    Feltzen South Public/Harbour Authority of Feltzen South Feltzen South Harbour Authority concrete1:813'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 19.731   W 064° 16.757    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Narrow, Shallow water
    Bayport Public/Harbour Authority of Bayport Noneconcrete1:1220'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 19.762   W 064° 18.986    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Ample turning
    First Peninsula First Peninsula Boat Park Association Noneconcrete1:720'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 23.088   W 064° 18.687    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Ample turning
    Lunenburg Public/Harbour Authority of Lunenburg Harbour Authority
    634-9444    		 concrete1:819'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 22.586   W 064° 18.826    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition
    Mahone Bay Public/Mahone Bay Wooden Boat Festival Society Bob Douglas
    624-9921    		 concrete1:1023'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 26.858   W 064° 22.476    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    $5/use or $25/season, Good condition, Ample turning
    Day Spring PublicNoneconcrete1:1620'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 22.164   W 064° 27.835    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Parking, Ample turning
    Bridgewater Private/Shipyard Landing Noneconcrete1:1018'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 22.311   W 064° 30.481    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Deep water, Ample turning
    Western Shore Public/Municipality of ChesterPublic Works
    275-1312    		 concrete1:623'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 31.604   W 064° 18.488    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Deep water, Ample turning
    Chester Public/Chester WharfPublic Works
    228-2340    		 concrete1:715'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 32.278   W 064° 14.328    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Launch at mid to high tide
    Not recommended for larger boats
    Graves Island NSDNRPublic Works
    275-1312    		 concrete1:612'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 33.859   W 064° 12.818    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Parking, Narrow
    Blanford PublicNoneconcrete1:820'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 30.840   W 064 °07.511    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition

    Queens - View Map

    Location Status/Agency Contact/Tel # Surface Slope Width
    (feet)
    Port Mouton Public/Harbour Authority Barney Rudderhem
    683-2918    		 asphalt1:816'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 55.110   W 064 °50.663    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, No fee (Donations accepted)
    Launch at mid to high tide
    Liverpool PublicNoneasphalt1:1635'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 02.465   W 064° 43.050    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Parking, Located next to Lanes Inn
    Milton PublicNoneasphalt1:715'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 03.522   W 064° 45.132    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Large cracks on ramp, Located on Mosey River
    Brooklyn Marina Private/Brooklyn Recreational Centre Arnie Jollimore
    354-3484    		 concrete1:1019'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 03.019   W 064° 41.370    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Parking, No fee
    Eagle's Head PublicNone concrete1:715'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 04.142   W 064° 86.677    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Parking
    Port Medway Public/Medway Area Community Centre Harbour Authority
    677-2952    		 concrete1:1220'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 07.912   W 064° 34.514    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Deep water
    East Port Medway PublicNoneasphalt1:1219'6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 69.068   W 064° 34.574    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Ample turning
    Kejimkujik National Park Publicn/a Ashphalt 20'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N __° __   W __° __    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    No update available at this time.
    Ponhook Lake Publicn/a Ashphalt1:621'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N __° __   W __° __    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    No update available at this time.
    2nd Christopher Lake (Hibernia Road) Guide Association, NSDAFn/a Ashphalt1:1013'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N __° __   W __° __    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    No update available at this time.

    Shelburne - View Map

    Location Status/Agency Contact/Tel # Surface Slope Width
    (feet)
    Bear Point Wharf SC&H Vesta Adams
    723-2468    		 compacted stone gravel 10'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 29.208   W 065° 39.392    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Gravel base, access to raised walk way by haul
    Falls Point
    (Upper Woods Harbour)    		 SC&HJerry Nickerson
    723 - 0110    		 Pavement & gravel 15'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 31 .882   W 065° 44.465    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Located by the Fishermen's Haven Restaurant. Used for launching small out boards under 18'
    Jones Harbour SC&H Wendell Brown
    875-4529    		Cement
    & Gravel    		  15'
    cement
    15'
    gravel
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 45.017   W 064° 58.499    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Haul out usually blocked by lobster cars in summer
    Lockeport SC&H 675-6919cement 15'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 42.123   W 065° 06.750    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, New haulout
    Jordan Bay SC&H PortAlex Bower
    875 - 2396    		 cement 15'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 40.890   W 065° 14.442    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Daily use $20.00, Yearly use $ 100.00
    Commercial St Port La Tour SC&H PortR. Nickerson
    768-2077    		 Cement  33'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 29.850   W 065° 28.228    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Newly constructed cement haul out used by fishermen Marine Plants harvesters & pleasure craft. Half of haulout has wooden skids
    Ingomar Rd. SC&H PortMs S. Hipson
    637-3373    		 Older cement  15'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 29.850   W 065° 28.228    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Haul Out is old but in good shape
    Shag Harbour SC&H PortVesta Adams
    723-2468    		 pavement & gravel 15'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 29.588   W 65° 42.448    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Steep incline, suggest four wheel drive vehicle to launch boat, Close to highway, Contact Harbor Authority V Adams to discuss fees
    West Head, Cape Sable SC&H Port Mr Evan Walters
    745-3134    		 Pavement
    Cement    		 20'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 27.481   W 065° 39 232    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Contact Harbor Authority for annual fees. Large haul out located between the two main wharfs. Floating docks and ground out available.
    Shelburne Harbor,
    Dock St. waterfront    		 Property of the Town Municipal office ShelburneCement  20'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 45.563   W 065° 19 419    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Located close to the Shelb. Marina. Anchorage available sheltered tie up as well
    Island's Park Civic #183 Natural Resources Park Seasonal Park Supervisor
    875-4304    		 Cement  12'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 45.866   W 065° 20.190    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Open during the tourist season available to the public during that time. Easy accessible
    North West Point, Cape Sable Public Municipality of Barrington half cement
    half gravel    		 15'
    30'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 30.759   W 065° 36.536    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    New Public Ramps construction half cement half gravel. Part of the water front development

    Yarmouth - View Map

    Location Status/Agency Contact/Tel # Surface Slope Width
    (feet)
    Lake Milo PublicMilo Boat Club concrete1:716'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 51.409   W 066° 06.773    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Hours of operation : 10 a.m- 7 p.m.
    Located across from Yarmouth R.C.M.P station
    Yarmouth Harbour PublicTown of Yarmouth concrete1:932'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 49.897   W 066° 07.366    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    New haul out and slipway, Ample parking next to "Cat" Ferry Terminal
    Cheboque PublicCheboque Aquatic Club asphalt1:923'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 53° 481.399   W 066° 04.857    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Located on Aquatic Drive off Cheboque Road
    Parking Available
    Ellenwood Lake Public/NSDNR NSDNR Tusket office
    648-3504    		 concrete1:913'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 55.784   W 065° 59.599    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Park facilities operate under park hours
    Parking for cars and trailers
    Lower Wedgeport
    (Wedge Point)    		 PublicHarbour Authority of Wedgeport
    674-2438    		 concrete1:1019'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 42.885   W 065° 58.213    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Located on Jacquard Road next to wharf
    Lower Argyle PublicHarbour Authority of Camp Cove concrete1:950'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 43.435   W 065° 50.391    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Limited parking on roadside
    Wharf surrounded by local fish plants
    Argyle Sound PublicArgyle Sound Historical Society concrete1:1412'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 41.616   W 065° 48.985    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Well constructed ramp with little grade
    Located alongside wharf
    Abbotts Harbour (North Bay) PrivateSkippers Fisheries
    Manager    		 concrete1:715'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 39.831   W 065° 49.424    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Located on Abbott's Harbour Road beside Comeau Seafood Plant. Steep grade, loose stone surface
    Lower West Pubnico
    (Dennis Point)    		 PublicHarbour Authority of Dennis Point concrete1:1120'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 36.992   W 065° 47.318    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good launching ramp
    Parking along Dennis Point road
    Lower East Pubnico Private Clarence Amiro
    762-2490    		N/AN/AN/A
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 36.346   W 065° 46.491    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Great Pubnico Lake PublicPubnico Lake Barrington River Group concrete1:616'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 43° 44.224   W 065° 43.631    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Steep slope, Small docking facilities
    Parking alongside lake

    Digby - View Map

    Location Status/Agency Contact/Tel # Surface Slope Width
    (feet)
    Cape St. Mary's Public Harbour Authority of Cape St.Mary's
    645-3034    		 concrete1:642'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 05.074   W 066° 12.448    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Very steep, Could be slippery
    Belliveau's Cove Public Noneconcrete1:1016'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 23.381   W 066° 03.723    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    High tide launch, Docking fee for boats,
    Parking available
    Brier Island Public/TPW Noneconcrete1:719' 6"
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 15.376   W 066° 20.552    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Briar Island Ferry Ramp, Good condition, Use when ferry not running
    Freeport Public/TPW Noneconcrete1:719'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 16.259   W 066° 20.062    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Ferry Ramp, Good condition, Use when ferry not running
    Tiverton Public/TPWNoneconcrete1:719'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 23.458   W 66° 12.487    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Ferry Ramp, Good condition, Use when ferry not running
    East Ferry Ramp Public/TPWNoneconcrete1:719'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 23.462   W 066° 12.139    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Ferry Ramp, Good condition, Use when ferry not running
    Weymouth North PublicNoneconcrete1:1623'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 26.140   W 65° 59.599    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Ample Turning
    Weymouth Public Noneconcrete1:820'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 24.309   W 65° 59.484    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Good condition, Across from Home Hardware
    Little River Public  1:10  
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 26.405   W 66° 08.036    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
     

    Annapolis - View Map

    Location Status/Agency Contact/Tel # Surface Slope Width
    (feet)
     Annapolis Basin Causeway Public None1:6  
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 45.194   W 065° 30.494    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
      Annapolis River Causeway Public None1:0  
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 45.128   W 065° 30.477    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
      Annapolis Royal Wharf Public  1:12  
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 44.448   W 65° 31.100    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
     Hampton Public  1:12  
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 54.227   W 065° 21.017    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
     Victoria Beach Public  1:12  
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 44° 40.301   W 065° 45.074    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)

    Kings - View Map

    Location Status/Agency Contact/Tel # Surface Slope Width
    (feet)
    Aylesford Lake PublicDepartment of Parks and Recreation - Municipality of King's Countyconcrete1:812'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N __° __   W __° ___    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Updated information not available.
    Delhaven Public Glanville Travis
    582-7395    		concrete1:815'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 12.094   W 64° 22.496    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Subject to periodic infilling; Access two hours before and after high tide.
    Harbourville PublicHarbourville Wharf Societyconcrete1:815'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 09.062   W 064° 48.384    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Access two hours before and after high tide.
    Halls Harbour Public/Harbour AuthorityC.A.P. site
    678-5219    		concrete1:418'
    GPS Coordinates:
    N 45° 12.044   W 064° 37.129    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Access two hours before and after high tide.

    Hants - View Map

    Location Status/Agency Contact/Tel # Surface Slope Width
    (feet)
    Falmouth PublicNonegravel1:1915'
    GPS Coordinates:
    		 Comments: (fees, conditions, etc.)
    Falmouth side of Causeway. Just up from Avondale motel
      Last Update: June 5, 2007