Boating in Lennox and Addington features an 8km buoyed channel on the Napanee River and deep-water access to Lake Ontario via Loyalist Township. Travellers can utilize transient docking at Conservation Park in Greater Napanee to access downtown amenities, including boutique shopping and local dining within walking distance of the waterfront pier.
Boating in Lennox & Addington works because of the connection between two very different stretches of water. The Napanee River is sheltered and slow, winding through wetlands before reaching a downtown waterfront where you can tie up and walk to a restaurant in minutes. Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte open things up for larger vessels and longer crossings. Boaters from the Bay of Quinte regularly make the side trip up the Napanee River into downtown Napanee, and it is one of the better detours on this part of the lake.
Both the village of Bath and downtown Napanee serve as primary ports, each offering a mix of modern marina facilities and historic waterfront character that goes back over two centuries of maritime use.
In Bath, the Loyalist Cove Marina sits in a sheltered, deep-water cove with full-service facilities. See the common questions below for the complete amenity list.
You do not need to own a boat to enjoy the Napanee River. The Napanee River Cruise runs a fully licensed pontoon boat from downtown to the entrance of Mohawk Bay, and the view from the water puts the town and its shoreline in a different light.
What to Expect
Here’s What’s Different
- In Napanee, boaters have direct, walkable access to a historic downtown core from public river docks, including grocery essentials, restaurants, and shopping.
- Loyalist Cove Marina is a designated Canada Customs Port of Entry for international arrivals.
- The river maintains depths of 8 to 14 feet within the buoyed area, while the open waters of the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario offer more demanding conditions for larger vessels and international travellers.
Good to Know
- The Napanee River is one of the few places in North America where you can experience a regular seiche tide, a natural oscillation in water levels that has historically influenced the design of local docks and transit routes.
- LOCAL TIP
Check the dining directory for restaurants that offer dockside pickup or sit within a three-minute walk of the pier.
- FAST FACTS
- In Napanee, boaters navigate a well-marked 8km channel that winds through scenic wetlands and mudflats.
- Public docks are within 300 metres of downtown shopping.
Location Details
Distance: Varies by lake, see boat launches for access
Difficulty: Easy to advanced
Your Route
What We Offer
Common Questions
Public launches are located at Water Street, with transient docking available at Conservation Park in downtown Napanee. This 8km buoyed channel provides a safe route for boaters to reach local dining, shopping, and essential maritime services.
Daytime docking is free. Overnight stays at the south pier require a nominal fee.
Full marine services, including pump-outs, are located at the Loyalist Cove Marina in Bath.
The river channel supports drafts up to 8 feet, accommodating most mid-sized cruisers.
The Waterfront River Pub & Terrace, Santorini Mediterranean Grill, The Loaf N Ale, The Italian Counter, Ellena’s Cafe & Pantry, Fool’s Kitchen, Sushi Nori, Mamma Mia’s Pizza, La Pizzeria, The Deli Fritz, multiple coffee shops and bakeries, banks (TD, RBC, BMO), pharmacies (Wallace’s, Gray’s IDA), coin laundry, boutique shopping, and a children’s playground & splash pad.
Join international boaters at Loyalist Cove Marina, where you’ll find a full-service marina within a sheltered, deep-water cove.
- Docking facilities (85 slips) 20′ to 50′, draft up to 8′, hydro and water
- Seasonal and transient slips available
- Storage: Outdoor and heated indoor, summer and winter
- 25-ton travel lift on site with flexible haul-out and launch
- On-site boat maintenance and repair with certified mechanic
- Repairs: Fiberglass, gel coat, refinishing, carpentry, metal fabrication, rigging
- Boat transportation: air ride and hydraulic trailers
- Fuel (diesel and gas) and pump out services
- Approved Canada Customs Port of Entry check-in
- Bath’s commercial plaza is a short two-minute walk from the marina and includes Fast Freddie’s convenience store, Country Style, LCBO, A Pizza Pie & Cheese House, and Pharmasave Bath Family Pharmacy.
- Historic Downtown Bath is less than 2 km away and includes several restaurants (Welborne Commons, Beachside BBQ, Mike’s Pizza, APizzaPie & Cheesehouse), shopping opportunities (The Hive, Books on Main, Janasen Lifestyle). The Lodge Coffee House and Bread & Butter Bakery.
- Schell’s Market and Brynn’s Fresh Market are grocery stores within walking distance.
- Call Loyalist Cove Marina at 613-352-3478 to reserve an overnight slip.
Contacts
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