50°36′N 97°00′W · Red River, Lake Winnipeg, Lake of the Woods
Manitoba · Launch May, haul-out September–October
Boat storage in Winnipeg, Lake Winnipeg and Lake of the Woods
Winter storage, haul-out and the work around it on Red River, Lake Winnipeg, Lake of the Woods. Send your boat details and we come back with spots that fit your LOA, budget and season.
Winnipeg, Lake Winnipeg and Lake of the Woods at a glance
- Waters
- Red River, Lake Winnipeg, Lake of the Woods and Winnipeg River
- Towns and harbours
- Winnipeg, Selkirk, Gimli, Winnipeg Beach, Grand Beach, Hecla, Niverville and Lockport
- Season
- Launch May · haul-out September–October
- Typical boats
- Trailered powerboats, fishing boats, pontoon boats, sailboats on Lake Winnipeg and personal watercraft.
- 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
Fines for failing to stop at Manitoba inspection stations apply year-round.
- Launch
- Boating season
- Haul-out
- On the hard / in storage
What storage looks like here
Winnipeg's May 15 to October 31 driveway window leaves half the year when a boat or trailer needs a home, which makes winter storage a natural fit for owners headed to Gimli or Kenora.
Winnipeg-area owners commonly use indoor heated or cold buildings and outdoor lots with shrink-wrap, as boats are pulled for the winter. Demand is driven by the long freeze, city driveway-parking limits and the number of boats that travel to Lake Winnipeg and Lake of the Woods on trailers.
Winnipeg, Lake Winnipeg and Lake of the Woods storage prices
| Item | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Outdoor winter storage | from $30/ft per winter |
| Indoor winter storage (cold) | from $55/ft per winter |
| Shrink-wrap | from $16/ft |
| Haul-out or launch | from $8/ft each way |
| Seasonal slip | from $55/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.
Keeping the boat at home
Winnipeg's Zoning By-law 200/2006 says that between May 15 and October 31, a maximum of one recreational vehicle, travel trailer or motor home may be parked on a driveway in the front yard leading to a parking space, or in a side or rear yard. The clause does not name boats; a councillor's 2017 post says boats count as RVs, with fines up to $1,000 outside the dates. A committee was reviewing the timeline in June 2026, so confirm with the city.
Rules change, so confirm with the city before you park for the winter. Read the city page.
Local knowledge
- Lake Winnipeg covers 24,514 km2, has a mean depth of 12 m and is 416 km from north to south. source
- Lake Winnipeg is used as a reservoir by Manitoba Hydro. source
- Gimli Harbour is a Class A harbour run by the Gimli Harbour Authority for Fisheries and Oceans Canada, with space for up to 200 pleasure craft, a launch ramp, fuel and pump-out. source
- Lake of the Woods has more than 14,000 islands and drains to the Winnipeg River; Kenora promotes a '10/30' rule of 10 km/h within 30 m of shore. source
- Manitoba requires everyone transporting a watercraft overland to stop at every open inspection station. source
- Stations include Winnipeg (St. Vital Park launch), Selkirk (Selkirk Park launch) and Grand Rapids. source
- The 1925 Convention and Protocol set Lake of the Woods level limits of 1056 ft and 1061 ft (321.87 m and 323.47 m); discharge outside these limits needs approval from the International Lake of the Woods Control Board. source
- Lake of the Woods drains to the Winnipeg River and has more than 14,000 islands. source
Winnipeg, Lake Winnipeg and Lake of the Woods boat storage questions
Can I park my boat on my driveway in Winnipeg?
Winnipeg's zoning bylaw allows one recreational vehicle on a front driveway from May 15 to October 31. The clause does not name boats, but a councillor has said boats count. A committee was reviewing the dates in 2026, so check with the city.
Do I have to stop at Manitoba inspection stations?
Yes. Manitoba requires anyone transporting a watercraft overland to stop at every open station, and fines apply year-round. Stations include Winnipeg, Selkirk and Grand Rapids. The program runs from late spring to mid-fall. These details come from official or public sources and can be updated, so confirm the current version before you decide.
Is there harbour space at Gimli?
Gimli Harbour is a Class A harbour run by the Gimli Harbour Authority, with space for up to 200 pleasure craft, a launch ramp, fuel and pump-out. Space and fees change, so check with the harbour authority. Conditions change with weather and yearly schedules, so treat this as a guide and verify with the responsible authority.
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Storage type, LOA, region and season. We check what is open near you and reply by email with options and prices.