Parks and Open Space

Public Notice North Perimeter & St. Vital Boat Launch is now open for the season.

Boat Launching Facilities

Due to fluctuating river levels, please follow WPS River Patrol safety guidelines.

Winnipeg's Red River Boat Launches

North Perimeter Park North dock is OPEN. Use extreme caution at rivers edge when launching.

• Located at Main Street at the Perimeter Highway.
• Features dock, ramp and parking for vehicles with trailers.

St. Vital Park Launch is OPEN.

• Located at 190 River Road.
• Features dock, ramp and parking for vehicles with trailers.

Maple Grove Park Launch is CLOSED

• Located at South St. Mary's Road at the Perimeter Highway.
• Features dock, ramp and parking for vehicles with trailers.

Buchanan Marine Boat Launch Launch is CLOSED.
Suitable for small boats, launch at your own risk, there are no docks at this location.

• Formerly known as Louise Bridge.
• Located at the Southeast end of Louise bridge.
• Features ramp and parking for vehicles with trailers.

Crescent Drive Park Canoe Launch Launch is CLOSED.
This launch is for non-motorized watercraft only.

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
• Buchanan Marine Boat Launch
• North Main/Perimeter Boat Launch