Boat Launch

The Town of Marathon owns and operates the local boat launch into Lake Superior. Our boat launch area showcases spectacular views of Lake Superior and provides a great place for all kinds of outdoor recreation with access to walking trails, a kayak dock, kayak/canoe/paddleboard storage rentals, and picnic tables.

Boat Launch Permits

* Using the municipal boat launch is prohibited without a boat launch permit. *

Permits are emailed to you immediately upon purchase and must be displayed in your vehicle window or available upon request.

For seasonal permits: temporary printable permits will be emailed to you immediately upon purchase. You will then have 14 days to pick up your mirror hanging permit from the Town Office which must be visible when utilizing the boat launch.

Slips are day use only - NO overnight docking permitted.

Permit Fees

Permit Type	Price
Daily	$21.70
3 Days	$51.35
Seasonal	$141.70
Daily Commercial	$51.65
Annual Commercial (Resident)	$516.25
Annual Commercial (Non-Resident)	$1032.20

*Permits will be strictly enforced for Boat launch area.*

Pleasure Boat Launch Permit Commercial Boat Launch Permit

Etiquette & Best Practices

Just as in life, proper etiquette plays a big role in boating. Here are some do's and don'ts for a safe and courteous launch:

Do's & Don'ts

Do's	Don'ts
DO use the staging area	DON'T load or prep your boat in the ramp lane
DO mount your navigation lights before approaching the ramp	DON'T socialize while at the ramp
DO respect the traffic lines	DON'T hog the ramp
DO bring a friend	DON'T park your boat in the way of others trying to use the boat ramp
DO turn off your headlights while getting into position at the boat ramp	DON'T tie-up to other people's boats without first asking for permission
	DON'T power load your boat back onto your trailer while at the ramp

Follow these boat ramp etiquettes and get ready to enjoy a nice relaxing day on the water!

Marc Paris, Works, Operations, Facilities and Parks Manager
P.O. Box "TM" 4 Hemlo Drive
Marathon, ON P0T 2E0
Main: 807-229-1340 x2229
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