Lake and River Massawippi
Régie du Parc Massawippi marina & beach
473, rue Main, Ayer’s Cliff
819 679-0135
Massawippi Launch
Washing schedule
From April 28 to May 7 from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
From May 8 to June 22 (and after September 4) 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
From June 23 to September 4 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
2023 DAILY RATES
Washing: Free with sticker
Without sticker: $30 motorized and $5 non-motorized boat
Boat launch: $30 (without parking)
Parking: $15 per vehicle including a trailer
2023 SEASON PASSES
Boat launch (including parking): $225
Parking: $50
(Residents of Ayer’s Cliff, Canton de Hatley, Hatley and Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley only)
Massawippi Beach
Free entrance – parking $ 15
Open from mid-June to the beginning of September, depending on the weather.
Swimming schedule with lifeguard:
Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm
There will be no supervision in case of rain or bad weather, or at certain unforeseen times during the summer, without notice.
NEW – Rental center
Services offered: pontoon and fishing boat rentals, kayak, paddleboard, canoe and pedal-boat rentals, ice and worm sales, snack, beverage, sandwich and other sales, sale and rental of flotation jackets and nautical products. For reservations or information: 819 679-2880 / locationdesquatrelacs.com
Opening hours: June 23 to September 4, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; September 4 to October 9, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Residents benefit from a 15% discount on pontoon rentals and a 10% discount on kayak rentals and other nautical activities (upon presentation of ID).
North Hatley Marina
240 Mill Street, North Hatley
819 842-4433
(North Hatley municipal wharf, limited access)
Washing schedule
From April 28 to May 7 from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
From May 8 to June 22 (and after September 4) 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
From June 23 to September 4 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
2023 DAILY RATES
Washing: Free with sticker
Without sticker: $30 motorized and $5 non-motorized boat
Boat launch: $30 (without parking)
Parking: $15 per vehicle including a trailer
2023 SEASON PASSES
Boat launch (including parking): $225
North Hatley Pleasant View Beach
2070 chemin du Lac, North Hatley
Access to the beach is free for residents. You must get a membership card with photo for each family member at the Municipality of North Hatley Village: 3125 Capelton Road / 819 842-2754
Supervision hours (weather permitting):
June 24 to August 20, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
August 26, 27, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
September 2, 3 and 4: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Boat stickers (annual user certificate for Lake Massawippi)
Vignettes of boats are available at Town Hall of Canton de Hatley. You must present your Transport Canada boat license for a motorized boat and proof of residence.
2023 Rates
Motorized boat
Residents: $40 / $25 additionnal motorboat (with proof of ownership of the boat)
Non-residents: $350 (with proof of dockage)
Non-motorized boat
Residents: $5
Non-residents: $5 (with proof of dockage)
See the page for all the details: https://cantondehatley.ca/en/land/stickers/
Lake Massawippi water level
Water quality on Lake Massawippi beaches
Learn more about the danger of zebra mussels
- cantondehatley.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Feuillet-Bleu-Massawippi.pdf
- La moule zébrée – Ministère Forêts, Faune et Parcs
- Protect our fresh waters.ca
Boating regulations
Massawippi river
Two accesses to the Massawippi river are available:
- At the end of Kingdom road
- From the Capelton Mine site (5800 Capelton road)