Boat Launch in Kingston, Ontario
Portsmouth Olympic Harbour Boat Launch
Portsmouth Olympic Harbour is Kingston's serviced west-end launch for boaters who want a city marina around the ramp. The trip planning is mostly about fees, trailer parking, fuel and pump-out timing, and marina-season hours, with Lake Ontario conditions waiting just outside the protected harbour.
Portsmouth Olympic Harbour Boat Launch
Plan your visit
What to know before you go.
City-listed Kingston launch and marina location.
One-time launch-ramp rate; multi-launch and seasonal options are listed.
Weekly and monthly car-and-trailer rates are also listed.
Office and gas dock hours are posted for May through early September, with late-season times TBD.
Fuel dock and pump-out services are listed among amenities.
Private washrooms and showers are listed.
Use VHF 68 when approaching marina services.
Transport Canada requires a lifejacket or PFD on board for each person.
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Good To Know
The City says launch and overnight parking fees can be paid through HONK, while multiple-day and launch packages are available at the marina office and fuel dock.
Portsmouth is the Kingston launch location where the City specifically lists parking available with payment required, and the fees bylaw lists daily, weekly, and monthly car-and-trailer rates.
Fuel, pump-out, private washrooms, showers, electrical and water service, ice machines, and regular security patrols are listed at the harbour.
Launch And Parking
- Launch location
- The City lists Portsmouth Olympic Harbour at 53 Yonge St. among Kingston's boat-launch locations, with parking available and payment required.
- Launch rates
- The fees bylaw lists Portsmouth launch-ramp options for one time, five times, ten times, and seasonal unlimited use, all before HST.
- Trailer parking
- Car-and-trailer parking is listed at daily, weekly, and monthly rates in the launch-ramp fee table.
Marina Services
- Staffed harbour
- Portsmouth Olympic Harbour lists 250 slip finger docks for power and sailboats, marina staff, dockhands, and VHF 68 contact.
- Fuel and pump-out
- The amenities list includes a fuel dock and pump-out service, and the page posts gas dock hours for the main summer periods.
- Washrooms and showers
- Private washrooms and showers are listed, along with an accessible day-use dock, ice machines, water, electrical service, and overnight parking.
Arrival And Safety
- VHF 68
- The City asks approaching marina guests to contact staff on VHF Radio Channel 68 for slip assignment and entry instructions.
- PFDs
- Transport Canada says a lifejacket or PFD is required by law on board for each person on a watercraft.
- Lake conditions
- Use the protected harbour for launch setup, then check Lake Ontario wind, wave, and route conditions before leaving the basin.
Official Info
- Portsmouth page
- Use the City facility page for launch payment notes, marina services, fuel dock hours, VHF contact, transient booking, and seasonal updates. Open Portsmouth page
- Fees bylaw
- Use Kingston's fees bylaw for the current launch-ramp and car-and-trailer parking rates before HST. Open fees bylaw
Questions People Ask
Is Portsmouth Olympic Harbour a public boat launch?
Yes. Kingston lists Portsmouth Olympic Harbour at 53 Yonge St. among its boat-launch locations, with parking available and payment required.
What does it cost to launch at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour?
The City fees bylaw lists the launch ramp at $20.66 for one time, $72.30 for five launches, $144.60 for ten launches, and $174.12 for a seasonal unlimited boat launch pass, before HST.
What does trailer parking cost?
The launch-ramp fee table lists car-and-trailer parking at $10.75 daily, $52.21 weekly, and $156.68 monthly, before HST.
How do I pay for launch and parking?
The Portsmouth page says launch and overnight parking fees can be paid with the HONK App, and multiple-day or launch packages are available at the marina office and fuel dock.
Are fuel and pump-out available?
Yes. The harbour amenities include a fuel dock and pump-out service, with gas dock hours posted for May through early September and late-season hours marked TBD.
Are washrooms and showers available?
Yes. Portsmouth Olympic Harbour lists private washrooms and showers among its amenities.
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Official And Operator
- City of KingstonOfficial page
- City of KingstonOfficial page
- City of KingstonOfficial page
- Transport CanadaOfficial page