LaSalle Park Community Marina and public boat launch opening May 1

NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF BURLINGTON
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The LaSalle Park Community Marina and public boat launch will be opening on May 1. The Marina is also home to the Burlington Sailing and Boating Club and the Burlington Able Sail program.

About the LaSalle Park Community Marina

Through an agreement with the city, the Marina has been operated by the LaSalle Park Marina Association (LPMA) for 43 years. The City owns the wave break and the Marina.

The Marina is a beautiful location for residents and tourists to launch their boats and enjoy the crisp waters of Lake Ontario and Burlington’s breathtaking lakefront views. The Marina has 219 serviced docking spaces and is protected by a new floating wave break that was installed in 2020. The Burlington Sailing and Boating Club and the Burlington Able Sail program offer sailing programs at the Marina. In addition, the city has a public boat launch at the Marina that is protected by the floating wave break.

For more information on the LaSalle Park Community Marina, visit burlington.ca/marina.

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Quotes

Denise Beard, Senior Manager of Community Development

“The Marina and public boat launch is a great asset to the city not only for residents but also boaters from our neighbouring areas and tourists. We are a city with a beautiful lakeshore and seeing it by boat is a great way to enjoy it.” 

Lorn Newton, President of LaSalle Park Marina Association

“Welcome to the Marina, opening May 1. We have accommodations for power and sail craft as well as smaller day-use boats on unserviced docks. We are a friendly group, always ready to lend a hand when needed. Join us at our beautiful location below LaSalle Park.”

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