Régie du Parc Massawippi marina & beach

465, rue Main, Ayer’s Cliff

Plage Massawippi is a public beach managed by the Régie du Parc Régional Massawippi. Located in Ayer’s Cliff, it belongs to the municipalities of Hatley, Canton de Hatley, Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley and Ayer’s Cliff.

Plage Massawippi offers a variety of services, including boat washing, launching and parking for vehicles with or without trailers. It also offers a lifeguard-supervised swimming area. Picnic tables and toilets are also available, as is a boat rental center. The site also features one of Lake Massawippi’s renowned boat washing station, a boat launch and a lifeguard-supervised swimming area.

Massawippi Launch

Washing schedule
April 26 to May 5, 2024 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 6 to June 21, 2024 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
June 22 to September 7, 2024 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
After September 8 2024 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

2024 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

2024 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.

2024 Swimming schedule with lifeguard:
Mid-June to September, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

There will be no supervision in case of rain or bad weather, or at certain unforeseen times during the summer, without notice.

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 2, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
September 3 to October 14, 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 Launch

240 Mill Street, North Hatley
Informations: Municipality of North Hatley 819 842-2754

The boat wash will be closed as of October 11, 2024.

2024 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

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

2024 Supervision hours (weather permitting):
June 21 to August 18 : 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
August 24, 25 : 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
August 31, September 1st and 2 : 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.

2024 Rates

Motorboat
Resident: $40 / $25 additional boat (with proof of boat ownership)
Non-resident: $350 (with proof of mooring/wharf)

Non-motorized boat
Resident: $5
Non-resident: $5 (with proof of mooring/wharf)

See the page for all the details: https://cantondehatley.ca/en/land/stickers/