2021 Algoma Travel Guide - Magazine - Page 37
Boating
Marinas That Majestic
T
he Algoma region is surrounded by two of the largest
freshwater lakes in the world—Lake Superior and Lake
Huron. Our landscape is home to many inland lakes and
countless rivers, making for outstanding water adventures
for power-boaters, and sailors. Lake Huron boasts more than
30,000 islands while secluded coves, bays and inlets abound
along Lake Superior’s coastline.
SHORE OF LAKE SUPERIOR
Wawa: Docking info: 128 docks, maximum length 100’,
transient docks, shore power, 6’ draft. Services: gas, diesel, pump
out, shower facility, laundry. Repairs: boats and engines. Storage:
outside. Yard Equipment: launching ramp, 5-ton forklift, 5-hydralic
trailer. www.bucksmarina.com
LAKE HURON NORTH CHANNEL
Hilton Beach: Docking info: 160 slips, maximum length
75’, transient docks, shore power, 10’ draft. Services: gas, diesel,
propane, pump out, shower facility, laundry, mariner’s lounge
with WiFi. Repairs: boats, engines, trailers. Storage: outside. Yard
Equipment: launching ramp. www.hiltonbeach.com
Bruce Mines: Docking info: can accommodate up to 35
boats, max length 65’, washrooms and showers. Services: gas,
diesel, pump out, shower facility, close to restaurants, shopping
and community services. www.brucemines.ca
Thessalon: Docking info: 40 docks, maximum length 96’,
transient docks, shore power, 10’ draft. Services: gas, diesel,
pump out, shower facility, laundry, mariner’s lounge, bicycles.
Yard Equipment: launching ramp. www.thessalon.ca
Sault Ste. Marie: Docking info: 38 slips, maximum length
150’, transient docks, shore power, 10’ draft. Services: gas,
diesel, pump out, shower facility, laundry, close to dining and
shopping. Repairs: engines. www.saultstemarie.ca
Blind River: Docking info: 70 docks, transient docking,
maximum length 100’, shore power, 10’ draft. Services: gas,
diesel, pump out, Wifi on docks, marina café / gift shop, bicycles,
art gallery and museum onsite. Yard Equipment: launch ramp and
a 12-ton travel lift, 20-ton cono lift. www.blindriver.ca
Richards Landing: Docking info: 72 docks, maximum
length 100’, transient docks, shore power, 8’ draft. Services: gas,
pump out, shower facility, bicycle rentals & repair shop, close to
dining and shopping. www.stjosephtownship.com/marina
Spanish: Docking info: 127 docks, maximum length 80’,
transient docking, shore power and 5’ draft. Services: gas, diesel,
pump out, shower facility, laundry, gym, lounge, WiFi, hiking trail.
Yard Equipment: launch ramp. www.townofspanish.com
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