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PUBLIC NOTICE
All City of Winnipeg Boat Launches remain closed due to high water conditions. For your safety please keep clear of launch facilities, and do not put your vessel in the water.

Boat Launching Facilities

St. Vital Park Boat Launch North Perimeter Boat Launch

Boat Launches in the City of Winnipeg are closed. City boat docks will not be installed at North Perimeter, Maple Grove Park and St. Vital Park due to high river levels.
Please be aware that the river level is extremely high and floating debris can damage or capsize your vessel. Please do not go on the river.

Due to fluctuating river levels please follow the safety guidelines posted here by the River Patrol.

Winnipeg's Red River Boat Launches CLICK HERE to view the poster - STOP Aquatic Invasive Species

  • North Perimeter Park - Launch is CLOSED (docks are removed)
    • Located at Main Street at the Perimeter -
    • Features dock, ramp and parking for vehicles with trailers
  • St. Vital Park, - Launch is CLOSED (docks are removed)
    • 190 River Road
    • Features dock, ramp and parking for vehicles with trailers.
  • Maple Grove Park, - Launch is CLOSED (docks are removed)
    (use extreme caution at rivers edge when launching)
    • Located at South St. Mary's Road at the Perimeter Highway
    • Features dock, ramp and parking for vehicles with trailers.
  • Buchanan Marine Boat Launch - (formerly known as Louise Bridge) CLOSED for 2012 (damage on ramp at river level)
    • Located at the Southeast end of Louise bridge
    • Features ramp and parking for vehicles with trailers

Things to consider when planning your boat trip:

  • Docks and launch facilities depend on River Levels
    (Call the water safe line - 311 if you have any questions or concerns about river levels). Use boat launches at your own risk.
  • Docks and ramps are open in the summer months during park hours (7am - 11pm)
  • There is no charge for city operated boat launch facilities

RIVER SPEED LIMITS

River Speed Limit

Locations

Day

Night

Red River

70 km

50 km

Assiniboine River

37 km

10 km

Boat Launches, Marina & Public Docks

9 km (day or night)

Marinas, docks and launches include:

  • Maple Grove Park at St. Mary's Road,
  • St. Vital Park Boat Launch,
  • Alexander Docks
  • Buchanan Marine Boat Launch
  • North Main/Perimeter Boat Launch
Last update:
April 30, 2013

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