44°42′N 80°12′W · Georgian Bay, Nottawasaga Bay, Owen Sound Bay
Ontario · Launch May, haul-out September–October
Boat storage in Georgian Bay
Winter storage, haul-out and the work around it on Georgian Bay, Nottawasaga Bay, Owen Sound Bay. Send your boat details and we come back with spots that fit your LOA, budget and season.
Georgian Bay at a glance
- Waters
- Georgian Bay, Nottawasaga Bay, Owen Sound Bay, Severn Sound, Thirty Thousand Islands and Matchedash Bay
- Towns and harbours
- Midland, Penetanguishene, Honey Harbour, Port Severn, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Meaford and Owen Sound
- Season
- Launch May · haul-out September–October
- Typical boats
- Sailboats, trawlers, cruisers and sport boats for open water and island navigation, plus aluminum fishing boats and boats serving island cottages.
- Storage from
- from $30/ft per winter outdoor · compare prices
Region summary from public sources. Each yard sets its own dates and rates.
The boating year here
Owen Sound sits in the Great Lakes snowbelt, with average annual snowfall of about 330 cm.
- Launch
- Boating season
- Haul-out
- On the hard / in storage
What storage looks like here
Georgian Bay's rocky shoreline and thousands of islands mean many boats are tied to island properties, so owners often need a mainland base for storage and launch while the boat serves a cottage that is only reachable by water.
Georgian Bay combines big marinas at Midland, Penetanguishene and Collingwood with island and cottage owners who need winter storage for boats that serve remote properties. Typical options include outdoor yard storage on stands or cradles, indoor storage for high-value boats and trailer storage.
Georgian Bay storage prices
| Item | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Outdoor winter storage | from $30/ft per winter |
| Indoor winter storage (cold) | from $60/ft per winter |
| Shrink-wrap | from $20/ft |
| Haul-out or launch | from $12/ft each way |
| Seasonal slip | from $85/ft per season |
Starting prices in CAD before tax, from published marina and port rates and market estimates, October 2026. Your boat, the yard and the dates set the final price.
Local knowledge
- The Trent-Severn Waterway ends at Port Severn on Georgian Bay; Big Chute Marine Railway carries boats between the upper and lower Severn River. source
- Georgian Bay Islands National Park includes 63 small islands or parts of islands, and it can only be reached by boat. source
- The 30,000 Islands are mostly along the east side of the bay, so many cottage and island properties depend on boat access. source
- Georgian Bay covers about 15,000 km2, nearly 80% the size of Lake Ontario, and has 31,000+ islands (the Thirty Thousand Islands). source
- Georgian Bay Islands National Park is governed by Parks Canada and is part of the Georgian Bay Littoral Biosphere Reserve. source
- Collingwood sits on Nottawasaga Bay and became a major lake port after the railway arrived in 1855; Wasaga Beach is nearby. source
- Owen Sound sits at the mouths of the Pottawatomi and Sydenham Rivers on Owen Sound Bay. source
- Boating Ontario, the industry association, is based in Penetanguishene and promotes clean, drain, dry practices. source
Georgian Bay boat storage questions
How big is Georgian Bay compared with the other Great Lakes?
Georgian Bay covers about 15,000 km2, nearly 80% of Lake Ontario's size, and is part of Lake Huron entirely within Ontario. It has more than 30,000 islands along its east side. Distances between towns and islands are long, so plan fuel and weather.
Can I reach Georgian Bay Islands National Park by boat?
Yes. The park includes 63 small islands or parts of islands and can only be reached by boat. Beausoleil Island is the largest and offers camping and docking. Check Parks Canada for current docking rules, fees and reservations before you go.
When do the Trent-Severn locks near Port Severn open?
In 2026 the Trent-Severn Waterway opened in stages from May 15, and Locks 42 to 45 (Couchiching to Port Severn) opened by May 29. Lock hours ran to October 12. Dates change each year, so check the Parks Canada notices before planning a trip.
Elsewhere in Ontario
- Toronto Waterfront Lake Ontario, Toronto Harbour
- Mississauga and Oakville Waterfront Lake Ontario, Credit River
- Hamilton and Burlington Hamilton Harbour (Burlington Bay), Burlington Canal
- Niagara and Lake Erie Lake Ontario (Niagara shore), Niagara River
- Lake Simcoe and Couchiching Lake Simcoe, Kempenfelt Bay
- Muskoka Lakes Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau
- Kawarthas and Trent-Severn Waterway Trent-Severn Waterway, Pigeon Lake
- Kingston and Thousand Islands Eastern Lake Ontario, St. Lawrence River
- Ottawa River and Rideau Canal Ottawa River, Rideau Canal
- Bay of Quinte and Prince Edward County Bay of Quinte, Adolphus Reach
Tell us about your boat. We find the spot.
Storage type, LOA, region and season. We check what is open near you and reply by email with options and prices.