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INSIDE NAVIGATOR CONTENTS Welcome message Important cruising information and links
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Northumberland Strait Featured marinas Hot boating events Festivals and more
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New Brunswick, Bay of Fundy and St. John River Featured marinas Hot boating events Festivals and more Boaters and wildlife Safely sharing our waters
24 28 29 32
Cape Breton Featured marinas Hot boating events Festivals and more
34 36 37
Coastal Nova Scotia Featured marinas Coastal attractions Festivals and more Hot boating events
46 50 51 50, 52
Newfoundland and Labrador Featured marinas Hot boating events Festivals and more
60 62 63
Maps New Brunswick Nova Scotia P.E.I. /Northumberland Strait Cape Breton Newfoundland and Labrador
42 42, 43 42, 43 43 44
Cover photo: Stanley Bridge, P.E.I. Photo: PowerBoat TV
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WELCOME Welcome to our 2017 edition of the Atlantic Boating Guide, a comprehensive directory of marinas and yacht clubs in Atlantic Canada. The Atlantic Marine Trades Association (AMTA) produces this guide in partnership with Metro Guide Publishing and Advocate Printing. We hope it will be of use to you as you make your boating plans this season around New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundand and Labrador. Our region is a study in contrast, from the tranquil St. John River in New Brunswick to the incredible and rugged scenery and coastline of Newfoundland.
as well as festivals we know you will enjoy during the boating season. We’d like to hear any feedback you have on our new look, as well as suggestions for boating events and festivals you’d like to see in the 2018 edition of the guide.
For this year’s guide, we went with a fresh, new look and new content. Each regional section features highlights of boating events,
Jason Craig President, AMTA
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We have a bounty of sea life, great weather (sometimes) and a marine industry to look after boaters’ needs. Make sure to contact the marinas and yacht clubs of your choice to reserve a spot or to find out if they have the facilities you need. Welcome to our waters!
Boat Safely from Port to Port. Just launched! The Discover Boating Safety app is designed to keep you, your friends and family safe when you’re out on the water. It has all the info, tips and tools you need for boating safely in Canada, including navigation buoys, checklists, emergency contacts and much more. It works online, offline and offshore. And, it’s free.
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IMPORTANT CRUISING INFORMATION AND LINKS Bringing your boat to cruise in Canada Recreational boaters must present themselves to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) each time they arrive in Canada. When entering Canada by water, you must contact the CBSA by calling the telephone-reporting centre (TRC) at 1-888-226-7277 after arriving at a designated marine site. If towing your vessel into Canada by trailer, you will report to the CBSA at a land port of entry. The NEXUS telephone reporting line is 1-866-99-NEXUS (1-866-996-3987). CANPASS and NEXUS programs streamline the border clearance process for pre-approved, lowrisk travellers into Canada and the United States. To help ensure minimal wait times for private boat owners/operators reporting their entry into Canada using the CBSA TRC, we recommend that you pre-register your personal and travel document information in advance. You must provide the following information for each individual on the boat: • Full legal name • Date of birth • Travel document number, type and expiry date You can e-mail your information to TRC_ PreRegistration_InscriptionPréalable_CRT@ cbsa-asfc.gc.ca. The CBSA will enter your information into our system within 24 hours of receipt. You must still use the regular reporting methods to report your entry. Whether you chose to pre-register or not, be sure to always have your travel documents on hand when you call the TRC to report entry into Canada. This will assist the CBSA in facilitating your entry into Canada as quickly as possible. Leaving your boat in Canada You are permitted to leave your vessel in Canada if you plan to make a series of visits to Canada throughout the boating season. You 12 | Atlantic Boating Guide 2017
must advise the CBSA border services officer of your plans at the time of your initial arrival in Canada and provide the officer the anticipated date that the boat will leave Canada. Boats must be removed/leave Canada at the end of the originally declared date, or within 12 months from the date of importation, whichever is earlier. If you wish to leave your vessel in Canada for repair or storage at the end of the boating season, or if you wish to import your vessel strictly for those services, you or your agent must provide the CBSA with the following information: • The work order with details of vessel repairs to be carried out, or the agreement for the vessel storage, or both if applicable; • Both the work order and/or storage agreement must show the expected completion date; and • The documents must also indicate where the vessel will be located. The vessel will be documented on form E29B and a refundable security deposit may be required. The maximum vessel retention period in Canada without the payment of duty or taxes is normally 12 months for storage and 18 months for repair. Extensions may be possible. To find out more information, please visit The Canadian Border Services website at cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travelvoyage/fv-be/menu-eng.html
Charts and Publications All vessels in Canadian waters must carry and use nautical charts and related publications pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, Charts and Nautical Publications Regulations, that are issued by, or on the authority of, the Canadian Hydrographic Service. The Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) has information about available charts, digital charts, sailing directions, tides and water levels with links to chart dealers at charts.gc.ca
Notices to Mariners provides you with the necessary information to update all of your charts and nautical publications. It will advise you of our new initiatives, services and also of some important announcements concerning the maritime community and can be viewed at notmar.gc.ca
Boat Safely
Tides
weather.gc.ca theweathernetwork.com windfinder.com
Information about Tides can be viewed at tides.gc.ca Boating Safety Transport Canada Marine Safety’s Office of Boating Safety encourages boaters to explore Canada’s waterways responsibly. All recreational boaters are expected to know the rules that govern their safe enjoyment of Canada’s waters, including mandatory safety equipment, the safe operation of vessels and the protection of the environment. To operate a motorized boat in Canada, you need proof of competency to show that you have basic boating safety knowledge. The most common form of proof of competency is a Pleasure Craft Operator Card. You can get one by taking a boating safety course and/or passing a boating safety test from a Transport Canada accredited course provider. In addition, all recreational boats with a motor of 10 horsepower (7.5 kW) or more must have a pleasure craft licence. Pleasure craft licences are free and are valid for 10 years. Information about licensing of recreational boats can be found here tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debsobs-paperwork-paperwork_boat_licence-3211. htm#a11 For more information on recreational boating regulations, visit tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety. A copy of the latest Canadian Safe Boating Guide is available for download at tc.gc.ca/media/documents/marinesafety/TP-511e.pdf
Boat safely from Port to Port. Visit DiscoverBoating.ca/Boat-Safely and download the Discover Boating Safety app. It works online, offline and offshore. Weather Links
Small Craft Harbours Small Craft Harbours (SCH) is a nationwide program of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. With the help of more than 5000 volunteers nationally, SCH operates and maintains a national system of harbours to provide commercial fish harvesters and other harbour users with safe and accessible facilities. The mandate of SCH is to keep the harbours that are critical to the fishing industry open and in good repair. For the most part, Harbour Authorities are incorporated, notfor-profit organizations. They have a board of directors and members, who are representative of local interest groups and harbour users. Each Harbour Authority is a unique and independent business responsible for managing, operating and maintaining one or more public fishing harbours, through a lease agreement with SCH. Harbour Authorities are essential to the social and economic life of many communities in Canada that depend on local harbours. Harbour Authorities link people to nearby waters by keeping vital harbour facilities in good repair. Harbour Authorities are also key in representing the needs of their users at the community level and to various interested parties. For a list of Small Craft Harbours in the Atlantic Region visit dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sch-ppb/aboutsch-aproposppb-eng.asp
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REGION NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT Map #
Dockage
Max Length
Depth
Power
Caraquet Marina Bas Caraquet, N.B. marinadebascaraquet.ca 506-726-8900 in season / 506-727-5039 off season
19
Y
40'
9'
15-30AMP
Y
Cocagne Cape Marina Grande Digue, N.B. cocagnecapemarina.com | 506-312-1941
23
Y
42'
6'
15AMP
Y-1
Cocagne Marina Cocagne, N.B. | cocagnemarina.com | 506-852-1048
24
Y
40'
10'
30AMP
N
Miramichi Boating and Yacht Club Miramichi, N.B. tourismnewbrunswick.ca/Products/M/Miramichi-Boating-andYacht-Club.aspx | 506-773-9949
20
Y
35'
4'
15AMP
N
Pointe de Chene Yacht Club Pointe de Chene, N.B. | pcyc-nb.ca | 506-532-6800
27
Y
50'
7'
30AMP
N
Richibucto Marina Richibucto, N.B. richibucto.org/richibucto-marina-wharf 506-523-2690
22
Y
45'
5'
30AMP
N
Sawmill Point Boat Basin Bouctouche, N.B. bouctouchemarina.com | 506-743-1100
25
Y
50'
7.5'
30AMP
N
Shediac Bay Marina Shediac, N.B. | sbyc.ca | 506-532-7007
26
Y
54'
6-7'
15-30AMP
N
Station Wharf Marina Inc. Miramichi, N.B. | stationwharfmarina.com | 506-778-9198
21
Y
50'
8'
15-30AMP
N
Bowdridge Landing Murray Harbour, P.E.I. | boatingpei.com | 902-962-2427
34
Y
50'
7'
15AMP
Y
Brudenell Marina (Montague) Brudenell, P.E.I. montaguemarina.ca | 902-838-4778
33
Y
140'
10'
15-30AMP
N
Cardigan Marina Cardigan Bay, P.E.I. boatingpei.com | 902-583-2445
32
Y
50'
8'
15-30AMP
N
Charlottetown Yacht Club Charlottetown, P.E.I. | cyc.pe.ca | 902-892-9065
36
Y
200'
20'
30-50AMP
N
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N.B.
P.E.I.
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Moori
Marina Listings
LEGEND: Y=Yes N=No W=Washrooms S=Showers L=Laundry U=Unknown
Moorings
Launch Ramp
Fuel
Water/Ice
Pump Out
Facilities
Winter Storage
Lat
Long
AMP
Y
Y
Gas/Diesel
Water
Y
W/S/L
Y (near)
47.48'12"N
64.52'18"W
MP
Y-1
Y
N
Water/Ice
Y
W/S/L
N members only
46.35'N
64.57'W
MP
N
Y
Gas/Diesel
Water/Ice
Y
W/S
N
46.20'11"N
64.37'38"W
MP
N
Y
Gas
Water/Ice
Y
W/S
Y
47.1'22"N
65.29'58"W
MP
N
Y
Gas/Diesel
Water/Ice
Y
W/S/L
N
46.14'.44"N
64.31'69"W
MP
N
Y
Gas/Diesel
Water/Ice
N
W/S
N
46.61'N
64.52'W
MP
N
Y
Gas
Water/Ice
Y
W/S
N
46.28'5"N
64.42'W
AMP
N
Y
N
Water/Ice
Y
W/S/L
N
46.13'40"N
64.32'50"W
AMP
N
Y
Gas/Diesel
Water/Ice
Y
W
N
47.01'56"N
65.28'7"W
MP
Y
Y
N
Water/Ice
N
W/S
N
46.00"N
62.31"W
AMP
N
N
N
Water
N
N
N
46.11'N
62.37'W
AMP
N
Y
Gas
Water/Ice
N
W/S/L
N
46.15'N
62.41'W
AMP
N
Y
Gas/Diesel
Water/Ice
N
W/S/L
Y
46.15'N
63.8'23"W
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REGION NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT Map #
Dockage
Max Length
Depth
Power
Montague Marina Montague, P.E.I. | montaguemarina.ca | 902-838-4778
30
Y
140
12'
30-50AMP
N
Northport Pier Northport, P.E.I. northportpier.ca/harbourmarina.asp | 902-853-2575
28
Y
150'
9'
15AMP
Y
Quartermaster Marine Charlottetown quartermastermarine.com/our-marina.htm | 902-566-4454
35
Y
56'
15'
30-50AMP
N
Souris Marina Souris | shai.ca/harbour-authority/marina/ | 902-687-2233
31
Y
60'
18'
15-30AMP
Y
Stanley Bridge Marina Stanley Bridge | boatingpei.com | 902-866-2352
29
Y
60'
6'
30AMP
N
Summerside Yacht Club Marina Summerside | silverfoxpei.ca/sailing | 902-436-2153
38
Y
90'
10'
30-50AMP
N
37
Y
40'
5'
15AMP
N
West Point Marina West Point | boatingpei.com | 902-859-2733
39
Y
36'
6'
30AMP
Y
Ballantyne’s Cove Antigonish, N.S. | 902-863-8162
44
Y
50'
6'
20-30AMP
N
Crabbie J’s Marina New Glasgow New Glasgow, N.S. | crabbyjs.ca | 902-755-3018
43
Y
50'
9'
15-30AMP
Y
Cribbon’s Point Antigonish, N.S. | 902-863-3907
45
Y
45'
5'
30AMP
N
Hector Quay Marina Pictou, N.S. townofpictou.ca/marina.html | 902-485-6960
42
Y
50'
14'
15AMP
N
Pictou Marina Pictou, N.S. | pictoumarina.com | 902-485-9155
41
Y
60'
6' low tide,
15-30AMP
N
Sunrise Shore Marina Tatmagouche, N.S. sunrisemarinacottages.ca | 902-456-6433
40
Y
38'
6'
15AMP
N
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Victoria Harbour Victoria | victoriabythesea.ca
N.B.
P.E.I.
N.S.
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Moori
Marina Listings
LEGEND: Y=Yes N=No W=Washrooms S=Showers L=Laundry U=Unknown
Moorings
Launch Ramp
Fuel
Water/Ice
Pump Out
Facilities
Winter Storage
Lat
Long
0AMP
N
Y
Gas/Diesel
Water/Ice
Y
W/S/L
N
46.10'N
62.39'W
MP
Y
Y
Gas/Diesel
Water/Ice
Y
W/S/L
N
46.47'8"N
64.04'4"W
0AMP
N
Y
N
Water/Ice
N
W/S/L
Y
46.15'N
63.08'W
AMP
Y
Y
Gas/Diesel
Water/Ice
Y
W/S/L
Y
46.21'N
62.15'W
AMP
N
Y
Gas
Water/Ice
Y
W/S/L
N
46.28'N
63.27'W
0AMP
N
Y
Gas/Diesel
Water/Ice
Y
W/S/L
Y
46.23'N
63.47'W
MP
N
Y
N can be taken for gas (can get diesel from fishermen key)
Water
N
W
N
46.13'N
63.29'W
AMP
Y
Y
Diesel
Water/Ice
N
W/S/L
N
46.37'N
64.23'W
0AMP
N
Y
Gas/Diesel
Water
Y
W/S/L
Y
45.51'58"N
61.55'11"W
AMP
Y
Y
Gas/Diesel
Water/Ice
N
W/S
N
45.35'28"N
62.38'40"W
AMP
N
Y
Diesel
Water
N
W/S
Y
45.45'34"N
61.53'W
MP
N
Y
N
Water/Ice
N
W/S/L
N
45.40'N
62.42'W
AMP
N
Y
Gas on site/Diesel trucked in
Water
N
W/S
Y
45.40'56"N
62.41'29"W
MP
N
Y
Gas
Water/Ice
N
W/S/L
Y
45.43'N
63.15'W
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NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & PEI HOT BOATING EVENTS STRIGHT MACKAY NSTYA STRAIT CHALLENGE, JULY 24 TO 28 This is five days of point-to-point sail racing in the Northumberland Strait. The challenge includes four legs: Leg one is the Shediac to Summerside Race with 30 nautical miles of racing; Leg two covers Summerside to Charlottetown; Leg three sees sailors racing from Charlottetown to Barrachois; while leg four covers Barrachois to Pictou. This race is a challenging way to explore the warm waters of the Northumberland Strait. nstya.com/straitchallenge.php
CHARLOTTETOWN RACE WEEK, JULY 13 TO 15
Now celebrating 32 years of keelboat racing, Charlottetown Race Week is a tradition on P.E.I. Race week rounds out with sailors’ breakfasts, shore entertainment, kids’ entertainment, and award ceremonies, all hosted at Charlottetown Yacht Club. Racing takes place in Charlottetown Harbour and Hillsborough Bay. cyc.pe.ca.
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HOT BOATING EVENTS CANADA INTERNATIONAL TUNA CUP CHALLENGE, NORTH LAKE, P.E.I., SEPT. 6 TO 11
Teams from around the world compete to catch the largest bluefin tuna of their lives. In previous years, teams have come from India, Denmark, France, Russia, Germany, Norway, South Africa, Japan, Italy, South America, the United Kingdom, and the United States. tunacupchallenge.com For details on more boating events in the Northumberland Strait, visit nstya.com.
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NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & PEI FESTIVALS AND MORE PEAKES QUAY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, ALL SUMMER Peakes Wharf summer concert series is a free outdoor concert on the Charlottetown waterfront. Take in free concerts every afternoon and evening all summer long, weather permitting. Entertainers include local talent such as Eddie Quinn, Joey Kitson, Kendall Docherty, Gord Belsher & Richard Wood, and Keltic Kids. peakesquay.com
RICHIBUCTO SCALLOP FESTIVAL, JULY 13 TO 16
This festival is a week of fun for everyone with music every night, dances, boat races, and a bazaar. Also, be sure to check out the fireworks near the water, and, of course, the fresh scallops that are available all week. richibucto.org/the-scallop-festival
PICTOU LOBSTER CARNVIAL JULY 7 TO 9
The Pictou Lobster Carnvial has been rocking the lobster since 1934. Check out the lobster boat races, lobster trap hauling contests, as well as musical entertainment, parades, treasure hunts, a pageant, and a parade of sail at the Pictou Yacht Club. pictoulobstercarnival.ca
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ANTIGONISH HIGHLAND GAMES, JULY 2 TO 9
The Games Weekend of July 7 to 9 will feature competitions in piping, drumming, pipe bands, highland dancing, ancient Scottish heavy events, and tug-of-war pulls along with cultural family activities, concerts, ceilidhs, clan gatherings and much more. Starts July 2 and runs though to July 9. antigonishhighlandgames.ca
THE RIVERFRONT JUBILEE, NEW GLASGOW, AUG. 4 TO 6 This signature event is one of the hottest to hear the best and latest in East Coast music, and international acts. Some of the events are free, including a children’s jubilee, youth stage, and songwriters’ café. Larger concerts take place at the outdoor amphitheatre located on the town’s scenic waterfront. newglasgowjubilee.ca.
P.E.I. SHELLFISH FESTIVAL, SEPT. 14 TO 17
Celebrating everything shellfish, this festival features competitions, cooking demonstrations, and celebrity chefs. Competitions include those for the best chowder and oyster grower of the year. Entertainment includes music by some of the best bands from around the region. Events take place on the Charlottetown Event Grounds in downtown Charlottetown. peishellfish.com. For more events in Prince Edward Island, visit tourismpei.ca. Event listings in Nova Scotia can be found at novascotia.com, while events for New Brunswick are listed at tourismnewbrunswick.ca.
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BOAT & MOTOR DEALERS, CHANDLERY & SERVICE Adventure Motors, New Glasgow, NS adventuremotors.com 902-928-1015 Antigonish Rent-all, Antigonish, NS antigonishrentall.ca 902-863-6633 Pictou Marina, Pictou, NS pictoumarina.com 902-485-9155 Quartermaster Marine Charlottetown, PEI quartermastermarine.com 902-566-4450
INSURANCE Fairway Insurance Services, NS fairway.ca 888-245-4741 MacDonald Chisolm Trask Insurance, NS mcti.ca 800-474-9111 Skippers’ Plan, part of Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited skippersplan.com 800-661-7211 BOATER EDUCATION BoatSmart! boatsmartexam.com/ca 877-792-3926
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REGION NEW BRUNSWICK: BAY OF FUNDY & ST. JOHN RIVER Map #
Dockage
Max Length
Depth
Power
Moori
Bathurst Marina Bathurst | bathurstmarina.com | 506-547-1166
18
Y
50'
7'
30AMP
N
Brundage Point River Centre Brundage Point River Centre | town.grandbay-westfield.nb.ca/ about-our-town/marine-information/ | 506-738-6406
5
Y
35'
5'
N
Y
Chipman Marine Wharf Chipman | chipmannb.org/chipman-marina | 506-339-6601
14
Y
40'
10'
30AMP
N
Dalhousie Regional Marina Dalhousie | dalhousie.ca/attractions/all/ dalhousie-regional-marina | 506-684-5298
17
Y
40'
6'
20-30AMP
N
Evandale Resort Evandale | evandaleresort.com/marina.html | 506-468-2222
6
Y
60'
8'
20AMP
Y
Fredericton Yacht Club Fredericton | fyc.ca | 506-472-2448
12
Y
40'
6'
15AMP
Y
Fredricton Yacht Club Douglas Harbour | fyc.ca | 506-472-2448
13
Y
40'
6'
30 AMP
Y
Gagetown Marina Gagetown | gagetownmarina.ca | 877-488-1992
7
Y
75'
10'
30-50AMP
Y
Mactaquac Power Boat Marina Keswick Ridge |
[email protected] | 506-461-2349
11
Y
48'
16'
30AMP
N
Oromocto Boat Club Oromocto | oromoctoboatclub.ca | 506-357-7374
8
Y
90'
12'
30AMP
N
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NE
Marina Listings
LEGEND: Y=Yes N=No W=Washrooms S=Showers L=Laundry U=Unknown
er
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Launch Ramp
Fuel
Water/Ice
Pump Out
Facilities
Winter Storage
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Long
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N
Y
Gas/Diesel
Water/Ice
Y
W/S
Y
47.37'18"N
65.39'06"W
Y
Y
N
Water
N
W
N
45.21'39"N
66.14'18"W
MP
N
Y
N
Water
Y
W
N
46.10'25"N
65.53'13"W
AMP
N
Y
Gas/Diesel
Water/Ice
N
W/S
N
48.6'59"N
66.38'45"W
MP
Y
N
Gas/Diesel
Water/Ice
N
W
N
45.35'52"N
66.01'73"W
MP
Y
Y
N
Water
N
W
N
45.91'
66.09'
MP
Y
Y
N
Water
Y
W/S
Y
45.55'N
66.05'.8"W
AMP
Y
Y
Gas/Diesel
Water/Ice
Y
W/S/L
Y
45.47'10"N
66.08'39"W
MP
N
Y
Gas
Water/Ice
Y
W
Y
45.56'57"N
66.52'54"W
MP
N
Y
Gas, High test only
Water/Ice
Y
W/S/L
N
45.51'2"N
66.28'9"W
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REGION NEW BRUNSWICK: BAY OF FUNDY & ST. JOHN RIVER Map #
Dockage
Max Length
Depth
Power
Regent Street Wharf redericton | capitalcityboatclub.com | 506-455-1445
9
Y
60'
16'
15 and 30AMP
Y
Rothesay Yacht Club Rothesay | rothesayyachtclub.com | 506-847-7245
15
Y
36'
4'
30AMP
Y
Royal Kennebaccasis Yacht Club Saint John | rkyc.nb.ca | 506-632-0186
16
Y
150'
6'
15AMP
Y
Saint John Marina Ltd. Saint John | saintjohnmarina.ca | 506-738-8484
3
Y
80'
6'
30AMP
N
Saint John Power Boat Club Saint John | sjpowerboatclub.ca | 506-642-5233
4
Y
60'
6'
15AMP
N
St Andrew’s Market Wharf St Andrew’s | townofstandrews.ca | 506-529-5170
2
Y (limited)
180'
13'
Y
Y
Woodstock Valley Yacht Club Woodstock | 506-328-9780
1
Y
30’
14’
15-30AMP
Y
10
Y
64'
30'
Y at building, not on docks
Y
MARINA 2017
York Centennial Park Sailboat Marina Mactaquac |
[email protected] | 506-363-4747
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NE
Marina Listings
LEGEND: Y=Yes N=No W=Washrooms S=Showers L=Laundry U=Unknown
er
Moorings
Launch Ramp
Fuel
Water/Ice
Pump Out
Facilities
Winter Storage
Lat
Long
nd MP
Y
N
N
Water/Ice
Y
W/S
N
45.58'N
66.38'W
MP
Y
Y
N
Water/Ice
Y
W
Y
45.23'37"N
65.59'56W
MP
Y
Y
Gas/Diesel
Water/Ice
Y
W/S
Y
45.18'21"N
66.22'17"W
MP
N
Y
Gas/Diesel
Water/Ice
Y
W/S/L
Y
45.19'N
65.53'W
MP
N
N
N
Water/Ice
N
W/S/L
N
45.16'N
66.05'W
Y
Y
No (available locally)
Water/Ice
Y
W/S
N
45.04'11"N
67.03'W
AMP
Y
Y
Gas
Water/Ice
Y
W
N
46.08.29’N
67.34.514’W
t not on ks
Y
Y
N (available at Mactaquac Marina)
Water
N (available at Mactaquac Marina)
W
Y
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66.52'54"W
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ST. JOHN RIVER & BAY OF FUNDY HOT BOATING EVENTS MONCTON BOAT SHOW, MARCH 31 TO APRIL 2
New Brunswick’s largest boat show is the spot to get you boating and on the water this season. Dealers and vendors from around the region are the highlight of this show. Check out sessions on safety and sailing, too. monctonboatshow.ca.
ROYAL KENNEBECASIS YACHT CLUB CHARITY REGATTA, JUNE 23 AND 24
A charity regatta and poker run with proceeds going to a local organization that helps children. A chance for the local boating community to come together to enjoy comradery and competition, while giving to charity. All boats are welcome. rkyc.nb.ca
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PORT SAINT JOHN COMMUNITY DAY, JUNE 4
This is a fun, family event with entertainment and activities inside and outside of Saint John’s east side cruise terminals. This is also a fundraising event, with proceeds from the day going to charities that provide basic needs assistance to children living in neighborhoods surrounding the Port. sjport.com/portdays.
FUNDY FRINGE FESTIVAL, AUG. 15 TO 20
A performing arts festival that is accessible and affordable. Performers are independent and diverse, and include dance, performance art, film, and standup comedy. Proceeds from all ticket sales go to the performers. fundyfringefestival.com
DIGBY SCALLOP DAYS, AUG. 4 TO 6
Every August, Digby celebrates its scallops and the fleet that catches them. Scallop shucking, the woodsmen competition, and Scallop Days Show and Shine are just a few of the highlights of this huge event. Stay for the pageant and the crowning of the Scallop Days Queen. digbyscallopdays.ca For more boating events in New Brunswick, visit the New Brunswick Sailing Association at nbsailing.nb.ca or the Northumberland Strait Sailing Association at nstya.com.
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OTHER RESOURCES THE ST. JOHN RIVER SOCIETY This society celebrates and promotes the appreciation, proper use, and natural and cultural resources of the St. John River. The society has four programs: recognition, access, information, and sustainable management, to serve its mission to protect and promote the river. Its website includes details on local yacht clubs, festivals and events, and communities along the river. stjohnriver.org. To learn more about other festivals and events in New Brunswick, visit tourismnewbrunswick.ca.
BOAT & MOTOR DEALERS, CHANDLERY AND SERVICE Phil’s Auto & Recreation, Lincoln, NB philsautoandrecreation.com 506-446-6135 SeaPro Services, Saint John, NB seamasters.ns.ca 506-633-0070
MacDonald Chisolm Trask Insurance, NS mcti.ca 800-474-9111 Skippers’ Plan, part of Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited skippersplan.com 800-661-7211
INSURANCE Fairway Insurance Services, NS fairway.ca 888-245-4741
BOATER EDUCATION BoatSmart! boatsmartexam.com/ca 877-792-3926
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BOATERS AND WILDLIFE SAFELY SHARING OUR WATERS Boaters are ocean ambassadors, representing a portion of the world’s population who have the special opportunity to experience and explore our oceans and waterways. It is our shared responsibility to protect these waters and the wildlife that rely on them, and to report any wildlife we see that may be in distress. Wildlife Issues Accidents with wildlife do happen. Although disturbances are often unintentional, we may negatively affect animals simply by disrupting them from their normal behavior (e.g., mating, nursing, feeding, and migrating). More harmful incidents (e.g. ship strikes, entanglement in gear) can lead to an emergency in which the animal(s) is in life-threatening distress, human safety may be at risk, and/or the animal(s) may have died. Many wildlife disturbances and emergencies are preventable simply by paying attention to our actions and obeying marine animal regulations – see CWF Boating Best Practices for more information!
Emergency Response Boaters are often the first to see a wildlife emergency at sea, and it is critically important to know what to do in this situation.
1. D o not touch the animal(s) – alive or dead: This is a significant health and safety risk for both you and the animal 2. D ocument the emergency: • Take photos, if possible • Record the coordinates of your exact location, as well as the date and time • Contact your regional response experts immediately for further advice
The Canada Marine Animal Response Alliance (CMARA) represents Canada’s regional response networks of highly trained specialists with experience and expertise dealing with marine wildlife emergencies. There are two response networks in Atlantic Canada. Together they receive almost 600 incident reports each year and about 200 of these require on-theground action! Contact your network: • In New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island: Maritime Marine Animal Response Network (MMARN) by calling 1-888-567-6277 or by email at
[email protected] • In Newfoundland and Labrador: Whale Release and Strandings Group (WRSG) by calling 1-888-895-3003 or by email at
[email protected] In the event of an emergency, contact your regional response network and be prepared to describe the incident as accurately as possible.
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How YOU Can Help Many of our interactions with marine wildlife are not an emergency, so take the time to enjoy and appreciate these privileges. Become a citizen scientist by identifying the wildlife you see – use the iNaturalist App and join the CWF Wild about Sports program.
Get to know the marine animals and other wildlife in your area, volunteer with a network, or support marine and other wildlife conservation with a donation to CWF today!
Photo © Marine Animal Response Society Two pilot whales were refloated during a mass stranding event in shallow waters near Summerside, PEI, in October 2015.
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REGION CAPE BRETON Map #
Dockage
Max Length
Depth
Power
Baddeck Marine Baddeck | baddeckmarine.com | 902-295-2434
87
Y
90'
8 - 14'
30-50AMP
Y
Barra Strait Marina Grand Narrows | grandnarrowswaterfront.com | 902-622-1313
85
Y
100'
8-12'
15AMP
Y
Ben Eoin Yacht Club Ben Eoin | beneoinmarina.com | 902-828-1099
83
Y
100'
8'
15-30-60AMP
N
Bras d'Or Yacht Club Baddeck | brasdoryachtclub.ca | 902-295-2107
86
N
N/A
N/A
N/A
Y
Cape Breton Boat Yard Baddeck | 902-295-2664
88
Y
140'
10'
30AMP
Y
Dobson Yacht Club Westmount | dobsonyachtclub.org | 902-564-6994
77
Y
65'
9'
30-50AMP
N
Isle Madame Boat Club Arichat | islemadameboatclub.ca 902-226-0773 or 902-300-1364
81
Y
40'
9'
15-30AMP
Y
Lennox Passage Yacht Club D’Escousse | lpyc.ca | 902-631-0069
80
Y
60'
10'-12'
30AMP
Y
Marina Du Havre-Cheticamp Wharf Cheticamp | hacheticamp.ca | 902-224-0442
75
Y
100'
7'
20AMP
N
Mira Boat Club Mira River | miraboatclub.com | 902-564-8660
79
Y
65'
9'
30AMP
N
76
Y
60'
10'
N/A
N
Port of Sydney Sydney | sydneyport.ca/joan-harriss-cruise-pavilion/marina-3/ 902-564-4377/902-562-0515
78
Y
60'
15'
30AMP
N
Ross Ferry Marina Ross Ferry | rossferrymarinepark.weebly.com | 902-674-2291
89
day time only
40'
16'
N
N
St Peters Marina St Peters | st-peters-marina.com | 902-535-2729/902-623-0220
82
Y
120'
12'
30-50AMP
Y
Strait of Canso Yacht Club Port Hawkesbury | straitofcansoyc.ca | 902-625-1918
74
Y
80'
7'
15-30AMP
Y
Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre Association Whycocomagh | hogoma.ca | 902-623-0919
84
Y
40'
8'
N
Y
MARINA 2017
Northern Yacht Club North Sydney | northernyachtclub.ca | 902-794-9121
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Moori
Marina Listings
LEGEND: Y=Yes N=No W=Washrooms S=Showers L=Laundry U=Unknown
Moorings
Launch Ramp
Fuel
Water/Ice
Pump Out
Facilities
Winter Storage
Lat
Long
AMP
Y
N
Gas/Diesel
Water/Ice
Y
W/S/L
Y
46.5'57"N
60.44'52"W
MP
Y
Y
N
Water/Ice
Y
W/S/L
N
45.57'38"
60.47'67"
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Y
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Y
W/S/L
Y
45.58.907N
60.25.884W
A
Y
Y
N
N
N
W/S
Y
46.6'W
60.47'55"W
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Y
N
N
Water
Y
W/S/L
Y
46.5'46"N
60.45'12"W
AMP
N
Y
Gas/Diesel
Water/Ice
Y
W/S/L
Y
46.08'14"N
60.12'16'W
AMP
Y
Y
N - ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE FOR FUEL
Water
Y
W/S
Y members only
45.30'N
61'2"W
MP
Y
Y
N
Water/Ice
Y
W/S/L
N
45.35'41"N
60.57'42"W
MP
N
N
Y
Y
N
W/S
N
46.38'8"N
61.0'28"W
MP
N
Y
Y
Y
N
W
N
46.02'70"N
60.01.59"
A
N
Y
N - ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE FOR FUEL
Water/Ice
Y
W/S/L
Y
46.11'20"N
60.15'56"W
MP
N
Y
N
Y
Y
W/S
N
46.08'45"N
60.11'84"W
N
Y
N
Water
Y
W/S
N
46.07'N
60.35'W
AMP
Y
Y
Gas/Diesel
Water/Ice
Y
W/S/L
Y
45.39'40"N
60.52'32"W
AMP
Y
Y
Gas/Diesel
Water/Ice
Y
W/S/L
Y
45.36'51"N
51.21'53"W
Y
Y
N
Water
Y
W/S
N
45.58'N
61.06'W
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CAPE BRETON HOT BOATING EVENTS WALLACE MACASKILL CUP, JULY 14 AND 15
Hosted by the Wallace MacAskill Yacht Club in St. Peter’s, this annual event starts with a warm up on the race’s short course in Jackson Bay. Then on the Saturday, it’s the 25 nautical mile big race in the Bras d’Or Lakes. Award ceremony and reception follows. This is the 28th year for the regatta. The race and the club is named after W.R. MacAskill, a St. Peter’s native, who was a marine photographic artist, commercial photographer, and successful racing sailor. wallacemacaskillyachtclub.com
RACE THE CAPE, JULY 16 TO 22
This marks the fifth year for Race the Cape, which has become a signature sailing event in the region and beyond. Over the course of one week, sailors navigate 40 nautical miles over five legs through the waters of the Bras d’Or Lakes and out to the coastal waters off Cape Breton Island and its highlands. The 2017 race takes place July 16 to 22. racethecape.ca
REGATTA WEEK IN BADDECK, FIRST SUNDAY IN AUGUST
Regatta Week kicks off with a sail through the harbour. There is racing every day for junior sailors in prams, optimists, lasers, and 420s. Spectacular yachts and their spinnakers race around the gorgeous Bras d’Or Lakes. The winner receives the trophy that is housed at the Bell Museum year round. The week wraps up with the Gardiner Hubbards Bell Race. Prizes are awarded on the Saturday evening. brasdoryachtclub.ca
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FESTIVALS AND MORE BIG POND SUMMER FESTIVAL, JULY 2017
Big Pond is the home of the late Rita MacNeil. But it’s also home to the Big Pond Summer Festival, which is now in its 53rd year. Check out square dances, storytelling circles, trivia nights, and community breakfasts. Events take place at the Big Pond Community Centre/ Firehall.
CELTIC COLOURS, OCT. 6 TO 14
One of the musical and cultural highlights on Cape Breton Island, Celtic Colours brings together top Celtic talent from around the world. Over the course of nine days, concerts and events take places in venues, large and small, around the island. Beyond the music, there are events dedicated to dance, food, and the Gaelic language. celtic-colours.com
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY
Sailing Club Top-notch sail training in historic Guysborough, Nova Scotia. Come sail in a lovely, protected harbour, where seals, dolphins and whales are seen. We offer learn-to-sail and learn-to-cruise courses for adults, with special classes tailored for seniors.
LOUISBOURG CRABFEST, AUG. 4 AND 5
Set in the historic town of Louisbourg, the Louisbourg Crabfest celebrates the summer months and the best seafood catch of the region. There are more than crabs here; take in this event for the music, kids’ activities, and face painting. And, of course, there are crab dinners. Take a tour of the Fortress of Louisbourg while you’re there. louisbourgcrabfest.ca
For more information contact: Commodore Kate Tompkins 902-870-6567
[email protected]
BOAT & MOTOR DEALERS, CHANDLERY & SERVICE Island Resources, Baddeck Marine, Baddeck, NS baddeckmarine.com 902-295-2434
Skippers’ Plan, part of Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited skippersplan.com 800-661-7211
INSURANCE Fairway Insurance Services, NS fairway.ca 888-245-4741 MacDonald Chisolm Trask Insurance, NS mcti.ca 800-474-9111
BOATER EDUCATION BoatSmart! baddeckmarine.com 877-792-3926 Sail Nova Scotia sailnovascotia.ca 902-425-5450 Ext 312
ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL MUSEUM, BADDECK, NS
MARCONI MUSEUM
FORTRESS LOUISBOURG, LOUISBOURG, NS
For more events on Cape Breton Island, visit cbisland.com.
A National Historic Museum dedicated to Guglielmo Marconi, the first man to transmit wireless Morse code. 902-295-2069 or pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/ ns/marconi/index.aspx
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EDITORIAL by Glen Cairns Glen Cairns is the Atlantic Canada editor of Canadian Yachting Magazine. Glen arrived in Nova Scotia aboard his gaff ketch in the 1970s, having sailed from the U.K. via the West Indies. Subsequently he was involved many aspects of the marine industry including retail and wholesale, boat building, and publishing. Glen lives in Halifax, N.S. and spends his spare time recreational racing, cruising, and kayaking. You can subscribe to the Canadian Yachting monthly on-line magazine Canadian Yachting Onboard Atlantic by visiting subscription.canadianyachting.ca/?page=newsletter
Boating’s best in Atlantic Canada Every sailor has their favourite destinations. Glen Cairns is no exception. Here, Glen shares his favourite boating destinations in Atlantic Canada. MONTAGUE HARBOUR, P.E.I. Many boats cruising between Charlottetown and Nova Scotia often bypass what is, in my opinion, one of the nicest areas of P.E.I. The so-called Three Rivers Region encompasses the rivers accessed from Cardigan Bay. The approaches are deep and the channels well marked to marinas at Cardigan, Brudenell (bring your golf clubs), and Montague. The Marina at Montague is located conveniently for restaurants, groceries, and more. A draft of 10 feet can be carried even at low water for the five-mile trip up river to the marina. Manager Andrew Rowe says he’s accommodated yachts as large as 120 feet. youtube.com/watch?v=NSWLlX6Qn5Y SAINT ANDREWS, N.B. Tucked away behind Navy Island within Passamaquoddy Bay, St. Andrews Harbour is sheltered from rough seas and fog by Deer Island. It was these features that made the town attractive to the British as a stronghold for the region. Today, those features make it a great cruising destination. St. Andrews Market Wharf is operated by the town of St. Andrews and welcomes visiting boaters. Whale watching tour operators, and fishing boats also use the wharf, making for a bustling scene. Wharfinger Steve Seeley says he tries to meet arriving yachts and direct them to available rental moorings, which are marked with distinct blue mooring balls. If you arrive late, just pick up a blue mooring and check Steve or his staff in the morning. Moorings farther away from the wharf are quieter as things can get busy during the day with whale watching boats and other traffic. Most of the moorings in the harbour are privately owned and you will find local boaters happy to welcome visitors and answer any questions. The wharf is located in the heart of a busy tourist area with shopping and a wide range of restaurants, all within easy walking distance. A bank, hardware store, drug store, laundromat, and grocery store are all within a block and the liquor store is just a few blocks away. Strolling the back streets is interesting; there is a wide array of historic homes from modest to impressive late 19th and early 20th-century cottages. 40 | Atlantic Boating Guide 2017
GAGETOWN, N.B. About halfway between Fredericton and Saint John is the little village of Gagetown. Located on the west side of Gagetown Island, the Gagetown Marina has easy access floating docks with room for visitors. The marina also has that most sought after of amenities, the dockside pub. In this case, it’s called the Old Boot Pub. This is a great spot for a lunch. Overnight anchorage is located nearby at Grimross Island. This popular spot is where boats can put their bows on the beach. msy.ca GUYSBOROUGH, N.S. Too often bypassed by yachts heading to and from Cape Breton, the community of Guysborough has, in the last few years, been transforming itself into a destination of note. The harbour has always been excellent, but now there is much more to attract visiting yachts. The marina located in the heart of the village has guest slips available for the modest daily rate of $25, with fuel, water, and electricity. The marina also has my favorite shore side attraction: a waterfront pub. The Rare Bird Pub was named by Where Magazine as “one of Canada’s 10 best great craftbeer destinations.” The Rare Bird is just part of a renaissance that has been taking place in the community. More recently a distillery has opened making both rum (a Nova Scotia tradition) and whisky. If you need caffeine, the Full Steam Coffee Company roasts fair trade coffee next door. Groceries are available within walking distance. A local will probably give you a lift home with your bags. CARTER’S BEACH, N.S. Conveniently located midway between Lunenburg and Shelburne, the anchorage off Carter’s Beach is hard to beat for crystal-clear water and secluded peace and quiet. You’ll find good shelter from the south and west and a sandy bottom with good holding ground about a 100 or so meters from the beach. People often remark on the similarity of the water’s colour to the Caribbean, but any confusion will be ended as soon as you dip your toe in the water. LEWISPORTE, N.L. Everyone who has had the opportunity to cruise Newfoundland’s Notre Dame Bay, and especially the Bay of Exploits, area comes away raving about the scenery and great sailing. The base for exploring the area is the town of Lewisporte, where the local sailors and the town have created a first-class marina. The town operates the marina, but the focal point for visiting yachts is the Lewisporte Yacht Club. The club is handy to the town and they even have a couple of bicycles available for visitors to help them get around. The best reason to stop by the club is the friendly supply of local knowledge to help you get the most out of your visit to the region.
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Newfoundland & Labrador 90 Bay of Islands Yacht Club 91 Lewisporte Marina Complex 92 Fogo Island Marine Information Center 93 Clarenville Rotary Marina 94 Bonavista Harbour Authority 95 Dock Marina, Trinity 96 Admiral’s Marina 97 Veterans Quay Marina 98 Holyrood Marina/TerraNova YC 99 Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club MARINA DETAILS: PAGE 60-61
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REGION COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA Map #
Dockage
Max Length
Depth
Power
Alderney Marina Ltd Dartmouth |
[email protected] | 902-209-1894
52
Y
35'
7'
30AMP
Y
Armdale Yacht Club Halifax | armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca | 902-477-4617
56
Y
45'
10'
15 and 30AMP
Y
Atlantic Oak Island Marina Western Shore | atlanticaoakisland.com | 800-565-5075
64
Y
40'
12'
30AMP
Y
Bedford Basin Yacht Club Bedford | bbyc.ca | 902-835-3729
54
Y
40'
8'
30AMP
Y
Bridgewater Marina Bridgewater | bridgewatermarina.ca | 902-527-6278
68
Y
60
12'
30AMP
N
Brooklyn Marina Brooklyn | brooklynmarina.ca | 902-354-4028
70
Y
45'
6'
30 AMP
Y
Cape Canso Marina Canso | 902-366-2937
48
Y
50'
8'
30AMP
Y
Chester Yacht Club Chester | chesteryachtclub.ca | 902-275-3747
61
N
60'
25'
N
Y
Dartmouth Yacht Club Dartmouth | dartmouthyachtclub.ca | 902-468-6050
53
Y
44'
9'
15-30AMP
Y
Digby Marina Digby | rwnsyc.ca | 902-245-8770
73
Y
60'
9'
30AMP
Y
East River Marine Chester | eastrivermarine.info | 902-229-3511
60
Y
70'
15'
30-50AMP
Y
Gold River Marina Gold River | goldrivermarina.com | 902-275-1322
63
Y
46'
10'
30AMP
Y
Guysborough Marina Guysborough | guysboroughmarina.com | 902-533-2052
47
Y
26'
20'
50AMP
Y
Killam Bros., Marinas Yarmouth | killambrosmarina.com | 902-740-4780
72
Y
200'
14'
30-50-80100AMP
Y
LaHave River Yacht Club LaHave | lryc.ca | 902-688-3177
69
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50'
7'
15AMP
Y
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Facilities
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44.39'N
63.34'34"W
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44.38'58"N
63.30'47"W
AMP
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64.18'2"W
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N
N
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63.39'51.27"W
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64.24'34"W
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61.29'58"W
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REGION COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA Map #
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Max Length
Depth
Power
Liscombe Lodge Marina Liscombe Mills | liscombelodge.ca | 902-779-2307
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10'
30-50AMP
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Lunenburg Harbour Lunenburg | boatlocker.ca | 902-640-3202
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110'
20'
30AMP
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Lunenburg Yacht Club Lunenburg | lyc.ns.ca | 902-634-3745
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40'
6'
30AMP
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Mahone Bay Civic Marina Town of Mahone Bay | mahonebaycivicmarina.ca | 902-624-0348
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75'
16'
30-50AMP
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Petpeswick Yacht Club Musquoduboit Harbour | petpeswickyachtclub.ca | 902-889-2896
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40'
4' low tide
20 AMP
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Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron Halifax | rnsys.com | 902-477-2595
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160'
16'
30-200AMP
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Shearwater Yacht Club Shearwater | swyc.ca | 902-469-8590
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40'
10'
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71
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55'
11'
15-30AMP town dock 50AMP
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Shining Waters Marine Tantallon | shiningwaters.ca | 902-826-3625
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40'
10'
30AMP
Y
South Shore Marine Chester | southshoremarine.ca | 902-275-3711
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Service Dock
60'
10'
at dock
Y
St Margaret Sailing Club St Margerets Bay | smsc.ca | 902-823-1089
59
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55'
8'
15-30AMP
Y
Venus Cove Marina Mulgrave |
[email protected]
46
Y
Y
Y
Waterfront Development Halifax | my-waterfront.ca | 902-229-2628
55
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30-50-100200AMP
N
MARINA 2017
Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club Shelburne | shyc.ca | 902-875-4757
300'
25'
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Launch Ramp
Fuel
Pump Out
Facilities
Winter Storage
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Long
0AMP
Y
Y
Gas/Diesel
N
W/S/L
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45.00'52"N
62.06'38"W
AMP
Y
N
N
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W/S
Y
44.22'N
64.19'W
AMP
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Y
Gas/Diesel
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W/S
On Trailer Only
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64.19'30"W
0AMP
Y
Y
N
Y
W/S
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44.26'88"N
64.22'45"W
AMP
Y
Y
N
N
W
Y
44.42'32"N
63.09'45"W
0AMP
Y
Y
Gas/Diesel
Y
W/S/L
Y
44.37'16.90"N
63.34'49.8"W
t mast dock
Y
Y
N
N
W/S/L
Y
44.47'43"N
63.31'28"W
0AMP dock AMP
Y
Y
Gas /Diesel
N
W/S/L
N
43.45'29.36"N
65.19'21.32"W
AMP
Y
Y
Gas/Diesel
Y
W/S/L
Y
44.39'470"N
63.54'771"W
ock
Y
N
Gas/Diesel
N
W/S
Y
44.33'35"N
64.17'W
0AMP
Y
Y
N
N
W/S
N
44.38'1"N
63.55'1"W
Y
Y
Y
N
N
W
N
45.36'W
61.22'N
0-100AMP
N
N
Trucked in
N
W
N
44.38'N
63.34'W
wer
ORE
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NOVA SCOTIA HOT BOATING EVENTS Halifax Dartmouth
HARBOUR ISLAND RACE SEPT 16, 2017
ICEBREAKER REGATTA MAY 13, 2017
Armdale Yacht Club
AYC OPENER MAY 20-21, 2017
Dartmouth Yacht Club
SPRING DINGHY REGATTA MAY 27-28, 2017
Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
Armdale Yacht Club Armdale Yacht Club
Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
BEAN CROCK SEPT 23, 2017 TURKEY BOWL OCT 07, 2017
DANGINN REGATTA OCT 14, 2017
RNSYS OPENING REGATTA JUNE 3-4, 2017
Bedford Basin Yacht Club
DYC OPENING REGATTA JUNE 16-18, 2017
Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
SYC OPENER REGATTA JUNE 24-25, 2017
Armdale Yacht Club
Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron Dartmouth Yacht Club
Shearwater Yacht Club
CANADA DAY SAIL PAST JULY 1, 2017 Shearwater Yacht Club
CANADA DAY RACE JULY 1, 2017
Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
ARK REGATTA JULY, 8-9, 2017
FALL DINGHY REGATTA OCT 14-15, 2017 DIE HARD REGATTA OCT 21, 2017
St Margarets Bay BAY WIND REGATTA JULY 21-23, 2017 St. Margaret Sailing Club
SMAKR AUG 12-13, 2017
St. Margaret Sailing Club
Bedford Basin Yacht Club
South Shore
POKER RUN JULY 15, 2017
MAHONE ISLANDS RACE JULY 1, 2017
Dartmouth Yacht Club
BAMSE CUP AUG 16-17, 2017 Dartmouth Yacht Club
KENNEDY CUP AUG 18-19, 2017
Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
OPTI NATIONALS AUG 20-26, 2017 Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
LABOUR DAY REGATTA SEPT 2-3, 2017 Bedford Basin Yacht Club
CONVOY CUP SEPT 8-10, 2017 Dartmouth Yacht Club
PRINCE OF WALES REGATTA SEPT 16-17, 2017 Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
Indian Point Yacht Club
OPTI JAM AUG 9-10, 2017 Chester Yacht Club
INDIAN POINT REGATTA AUG 5-7, 2017 Indian Point Yacht Club
SONAR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SEPT 4-9, 2017 Lunenburg Yacht Club
NATIONAL WOMEN’S KEELBOAT CHAMPIONSHIPS SEPT 13-17, 2017 Lunenburg Yacht Club
ALBACORE NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP Shelburne Yacht Club
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SOUTH SHORE HOT BOATING EVENTS Mahone Bay/ Lunenburg Chester Race Week is Canada’s largest keelboat regatta. Dating back to 1856, Chester Race Week was named one of Sailing World magazine’s 14 greatest sailing events in North America. One-design fleets, handicap racing and cruising classes, live entertainment, racing seminars and just great fun in a beautiful place. chesterraceweek.com
Shelburne SCHOONER RACE WEEK, AUG. 6 TO 12
This year the amazing Schooner Race Week will take place in Shelburne. Schooners gather Sunday Aug. 6, with racing Monday Aug. 7 to Saturday Aug. 12. Racing is one of the activities that define the Nova Scotia Schooner Association. Founded by men and women who met in 1961 to race for the first Nova Scotia Schooner Championship, the members have gathered every summer, without fail, for a week of racing ever since. nsschooner.ca
Halifax and Dartmouth MARBLEHEAD TO HALIFAX RACE, JULY 9 The Boston Yacht Club and the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron will co-host the 37th biennial Marblehead-to-Halifax Ocean Race. The race will start on Sunday July 9 and is open to all yachts meeting the requirements published in the Notice of Race and that are accepted by MHORC. The race will offer scoring under IRC, ORR, PHRF Racing, PHRF Cruising and HPR. The race will start in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and will finish in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and is an ISAF Category 2 event. marbleheadtohalifax.com
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CHESTER RACE WEEK, AUG. 16 TO 19
Halifax and Dartmouth
St Margaret’s Bay
TALL SHIPS 2017, HALIFAX , JULY 28 TO AUG. 1
2017 CANADA YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS/SAIL CANADA, ST MARGARET’S BAY SAILING CLUB, AUG. 29 TO SEPT. 1
Halifax is the host city of the last portion of the Tall Ships Regatta going to Le Havre in France. The best of Nova Scotia will be showcased through music, culinary, historical and family friendly experiences on both sides of the harbour and in outport communities around the province. Nova Scotia’s sailing ambassador Bluenose II will be front and centre during the event, highlighting seafaring history and sail-training passion. rdv2017.com/en/tallshipsregatta
The Sail Canada National Youth Championships are returning to St. Margaret Sailing Club this summer. To be held at one of the premier sailing venues in Canada, the event will feature under-19 competitors from every province in the country. Featured classes will include the Laser Radial, Laser, Laser 4.7 420 and 29er as well as a windsurfing class. Several of the members of the 2016 Canada Olympic Sailing Team competed at Youths so expect excellent competition. smsc.ca For more sailing events in Nova Scotia, visit Sail Nova Scotia at sailnovascotia.ca
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EASTERN SHORE ATTRACTIONS HALIFAX INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW, FEBRUARY 9 TO 12
FESTIVALS AND MORE
This is the largest show of its kind in the region. Get ready for the boating season by shopping for boats and accessories at this show. Dealers and chandleries from around Atlantic Canada will have boats and gear on site. Learn about the best boating destinations, too. halifaxboatshow.com
MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE ATLANTIC Explore the seafaring history of the Maritimes. Include an exhibit on the Titanic. maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca
Yarmouth & Area
SEAFEST, JULY
Food, fun, and festivities in communities around Yarmouth County. seafest.ca
CLAM HARBOUR SANDCASTLE CONTEST, AUG. 21
It’s art made from sand at the Clam Harbour Sandcastle contest at Clam Harbour Beach. More than 10,000 people will head for the beach to see these works of art that include everything from pop culture icons to elaborate castles. Dress for the weather; this event goes rain or shine. halifax.ca/sandcastle.
WEDGEPORT TUNA TOURNAMENT AND FESTIVAL, AUG. 20 TO 26 wedgeporttuna.ca
YARMOUTH COUNTY MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
A museum noted for its fine paintings of ships. The archives include information on the Atlantic Canadian history of rum running. yarmouthcountymuseum.ca
SAIL NOVA SCOTIA
Keelboat and dinghy races and events around Nova Scotia for 2017. sailnovascotia.ca
SMALL-MOUTH BASS FISHING IN NOVA SCOTIA
For a list of associations, tournaments and schedules for 2017, visit rbans.ca
STAN ROGERS FOLK FESTIVAL, JUNE 30 TO JULY 2
Singer-songwriter Stan Rogers remains a legend in the folk music industry and beyond. And each year, artists from across the country come to Canso to celebrate his legacy. Pack a tent and take in three days of musical celebrations. stanfest.com.
ST. MARY’S RIVER DAYS, SHERBROOKE, JULY 24 TO JULY 30 This is seven days of celebrations along the historic St. Mary’s River, which runs near Sherbrooke Village. A fun family activity that celebrates the region’s boat building history and more. Take a tour of the village, too. sherbrookevillage.novascotia.ca
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BOAT, MOTORS, SERVICES, AND SUPPLIES Iron Wind Marine, Bayside, NS ironwind.ca | 902-852-4199 Leonard C. Comeau Honda, Saulnierville, NS comeauhonda.com | 902-769-2425 Mahone Marine, Mahone Bay, NS mahonemarine.com | 902-624-1800 NewStar Marine & Scooter, Eastern Shore, NS marineandscooter.com | 902-488-3600 New Wave Power Products, Waverley, NS newwavepower.ca | 902-860-2220 Noddings’ Sales and Service Ltd thenoddinggroup.ca | 902-543-7396 Schooner Cove Marine, Boutiliers Point, NS schoonercovemarine.com | 902-826-2278 Seamasters Services Ltd, Dartmouth, NS seamasters.ns.ca | 902-468-2029 Shining Waters Marine, Tanatallon, NS shiningwaters.ca | 902-826-3625 Sunset Marine, Porters Lake, NS sunsetmarine.ca | 902-827-3353 White Water Marine, Sackville, NS whitewatermarine.ns.ca | 902-865-3788 YACHT BROKERS Ocean Yacht Sales, Halifax, NS oceanyachtsales.com | 902-455-5565 Sunnybrook Yachts, Halifax, NS sunnybrookyachts.com | 902-444-4500 DOCK BUILDERS Bear River Plastic Welding Inc, Bear River, NS plasticweld.ns.ca | 902-638-8264 MARINE SERVICES Conrad Marine Sales & Service, Dartmouth, NS conradmarinesales.com | 902-484-3900
C-Tow c-tow.ca | 888-354-5554 Gold River Marina, Gold River, NS goldrivermarine.ca | 902-275-1322 SAILMAKERS Michele Stevens Sailloft, Second Penisula, NS stevenssailloft.ca | 902-634-9338 North Sails Atlantic, Lunenburg, NS shop. yachtshop.ca | 902-634-3343 CHANDLERY The Binnacle, Halifax, NS binnacle.com | 902-423-6464 DSS Marine, Dartmouth, NS dssmarine.com | 902-835-4848 North Sails Atlantic Yacht Shop, Halifax, NS shop.yachtshop.ca | 800-227-6263 BOAT MANUFACTURERS Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association, Halifax, NS nsboats.com | 902-423-2378 INSURANCE Fairway Insurance Services, NS fairway.ca | 888-245-4741 MacDonald Chisolm Trask Insurance, NS mcti.ca | 800-474-9111 Skippers’ Plan, part of Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited skippersplan.com | 800-661-7211 BOATER EDUCATION BoatSmart! boatsmartexam.com/ca | 877-792-3926 Sail Nova Scotia sailnovascotia.ca | 902-425-5450 Ext 312
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REGION NEWFOUNDLAND MARINA 2017
Map #
Dockage
96
Y
90
Y (by appointment)
Bonavista Harbour Authority Bonavista |
[email protected] | 709-468-1209
94
Clarenville Rotary Marina Clarenville | clarenvilleyachtclub.ca/ | 709-466-7937
Max Length
Depth
Power
10'
Y
N
60'
U
30 amp
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Y
75'
20'
30 amp
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93
Y
100'
30-40'
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N
Dock Marina, Trinity Trinity | atlanticadventures.com | 709-781-2255
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Y
140'
20'
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N
Fogo Island Marine Interpretation Centre Seldom, Fogo Island | townoffogoisland.ca/home/42 | 709 627 3366 (seasonal) 709 266 1320 Town Office
92
Y
75 ft
9 ft lowest tide at frontage
30 Amp 120 volt
N
Holyrood Marina/TerraNova YC Holyrood | tnyc.ca/ | 709-229-4348
98
Y
0
Y
N
Lewisporte Marina Complex Lewisporte | lewisporteyachtclub.com | 709-535-3633
91
Y
60'
8'
30 - 50 AMP
20
Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club Conception Bay | rnyc.nf.ca | 709-834-5151
99
Y
60'
9'
30AMP
N
Veterans Quay Marina Bay Roberts | bayroberts.com/ | 709-786-2075
97
Y
50'
8'
15,20,30Amp
N
Admiral's Marina Harbour Grace | hrgrace.ca/admiral.html | 709-596-0605 Bay of islands Yacht Club Corner Brook | bayofislandsyachtclub.com | 709-785-1188
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Moori
Marina Listings
LEGEND: Y=Yes N=No W=Washrooms S=Showers L=Laundry U=Unknown
Moorings
Launch Ramp
Fuel
Pump Out
Facilities
Winter Storage
Lat
Long
N
Y
N
N
W/S
N
47.41'N
53.09'N
mp
N
Y
Y arrangements can be made
N
W/S/L
Y
48.57'49"N
58.01'11"W
mp
N
Y
Gas/Diesel
N
W/S/L
N
48'39N
53.06W
N
Y
N
N
WSL
Y
48.09'N
53.57'W
N
N
N
N
W/S/L
N
48.22'N
53.21'W
N
Not on site but in the community
N
N
W/S/L
N
49° 36' 36.02"N
54° 11' 06.54" W
N
N
Gas/Diesel
N
W/S/L
Y
47'.23.21''N
53'.07.53''W
20
Y
Gas/Diesel
N
W/S/L
Y
49'.14.37.83N
55'.03.19.86''W
MP
N
Y
Gas/Diesel
N
W/S/L
Y (boat storage)
47.31'19"
52.58'8"
0Amp
N
Y
N
N
W/S
N
47.35'N
53.16'W
wer
Amp volt
0 AMP
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NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR HOT BOATING EVENTS BMW ROYAL NEWFOUNDLAND RACE WEEK, AUGUST
Boats from around Conception Bay South converge on the Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club every August for a week of fun on The Bay. The serious racers in the spinnaker divisions compete all week long, whereas the White Sail division is limited to two days and turns into a family affair with crews ranging in age and experience. Join the racers for a great party at the end of the week. hrnyc.nf.ca
THE GREAT FOGO ISLAND PUNT RACE: TO THERE AND BACK, THIRD SATURDAY IN JULY
Over seven miles of open water, racers in wooden punts challenge their own strength and will during the Great Fogo Island Punt Race. A punt is a traditional wooden boat used in outports around Newfoundland. This race celebrates the region’s history and the skills of regional boatbuilders. There are several other festivals taking part in the region at the same time. fogoislandregatta.com For more sailing events in Newfoundland and Labrador, visit sailnl.ca.
BOATING RESOURCES Town of Lewisporte lewisportecanada.com 709-535-2737 INSURANCE Fairway Insurance Services, NS fairway.ca 888-245-4741 MacDonald Chisolm Trask Insurance, NS mcti.ca 800-474-9111
Skippers’ Plan, part of Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited skippersplan.com 800-661-7211 BOATER EDUCATION BoatSmart! boatsmartexam.com/ca 877-792-3926 ONLINE RESOURCE activecaptain.com
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FESTIVALS AND MORE GEORGE STREET FESTIVAL, JULY 27 TO AUG. 2
This one-week festival celebrates one of the most popular party streets in Newfoundland, if not Atlantic Canada. There are concerts will bands and acts from around the country, as well as a Screech-in ceremony that will make you an honourary Newfoundlander. Kitchen and street parties are part of the deal here. georgestreetlive.ca.
GROS MORNE SUMMER MUSIC, THROUGHOUT JULY AND AUGUST
Set in the breathtaking Gros Morne National Park, this festival celebrates the talents of young and established artists from around the world. Previous artists have included Nova Scotia’s Joel Plaskett and bands paying tribute to Ron Hynes and Stan Rogers. gmsm.ca.
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR FOLK FESTIVAL, BANNERMAN PARK, ST. JOHN’S, AUG. 4 TO 6 Now in its 41st year, this event is hosted by the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society. Acts such as The Tragically Hip’s Gord Downie, Bruce Cockburn, and Hey Rosetta, have hit the stage here. This is a wonderful way to celebrate traditional folk arts in the province. nlfolk.com. For more information on festivals and events in Newfoundland and Labrador, visit newfoundlandandlabrador.com
GROS MORNE NATIONAL PARK
A UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the west coast of Newfoundland and the second largest National Park in Atlantic Canada.
grosmorne.com
SIGNAL HILL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, ST. JOHN’S, N.L.
The site was the reception point of the first transatlantic wireless signal by Guglielmo Marconi.
pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/nl/signalhill/index.aspx
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RECREATIONAL FISHING REGULATIONS It’s best to know the law when it comes to fishing in Canada: Managing Canada’s recreational fisheries is a shared responsibility between federal, provincial and territorial governments. Roles vary between different provinces and territories. Generally, the federal government is responsible for all marine species with the exception of anadromous and catadromous species in inland waters in some regions; and provincial and territorial governments are responsible for freshwater species. Unless otherwise noted, the websites on the site below are managed by provincial and territorial governments. Consult anglers’ guides and information on fishing licenses and other regulations.
dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/ peches-fisheries/rec/regs-eng.htm
ON-LINE CRUISING GUIDE Dobson Yacht Club maintains a cruising guide for Cape Breton at cruising-cape-breton.info LINKS TO CRUISING GUIDES IN PRINT Puffin Press publishes guides for the Nova Scotia Coast, Newfoundland and Labrador. Updates can be found here: www.puffin-press.com VISIT A MARINE BOOK STORE FOR THESE BOOKS A Cruising Guide to the Canadian Maritimes (Yacht Pilot) A Cruising Guide to the Down East Circle Route (Yacht Pilot) A Cruising Guide to the Bay of Fundy and the St. John River (Nicolas Tracy) Cruising Guide Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland Harbours and Marinas of Prince Edward Island The Insiders Guide to Cruising Cape Breton Island
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DURTY NELLY’S AUTHENTIC IRISH PUB: Live Entertainment and Best Pub Food Looking for the best craic in town, with award-winning food to boot? Head to the corner of Argyle and Sackville Street, in the heart of Halifax’s entertainment district for a taste of local nightlife, live music, legendary hospitality, and the best pub food in Halifax (as voted by locals the last two years in a row). Every night of the week there’s something fun happening at Durty Nelly’s, whether it’s an open mic, trivia contest, or kitchen ceilidh. Arrive early for dinner to secure your table and taste the award-winning seafood chowder. Choose from pub favourites like burgers and club sandwiches, and also traditional Irish fare like braised lamb and shepherd’s pie. Have the staff expertly pour a pint of Guinness (or two), then settle in to enjoy this little slice of Ireland in downtown Halifax, where the party often goes late into the night. Need a pick-me-up the next morning? Try Durty Nelly’s weekend brunch menu: brisket eggs Benedict, maritime fish cakes, or a big ol’ Irish breakfast plate. The Caesars have been voted best in Halifax for two years!
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