Boat Launch in Montreal, Quebec
Parc de l'Ile-Charron Boat Launch
Parc de l'Ile-Charron gives Montreal-area boaters a south-shore St. Lawrence launch with a clear 2026 season window but a few checks to make before towing. The ramp opens in early May if water levels permit, docks go in during May, swimming is off the table for the season, and Longueuil should be checked for current parking or payment details before arrival.
Parc de l'Ile-Charron Boat Launch
Plan your visit
What to know before you go.
Daily from April 15 to November 15, if water level permits.
Longueuil lists the boat launch as accessible in early May 2026.
Dock installation is listed for the month of May.
Listed for the early-May facility opening period.
The reviewed 2026 park page does not publish parking/payment details.
Longueuil prohibits swimming at all times for the 2026 season.
Barbecues are strictly prohibited at the park.
Transport Canada requires a lifejacket or PFD on board for each person.
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Good To Know
Longueuil ties the 2026 access season to water level, so verify ramp status before towing during high, low, or early-season conditions.
Longueuil's 2026 park page confirms the ramp, toilet, docks, access hours, and water-level caveat, but not current parking capacity, trailer-stall rules, or daily payment details.
This is a launch-planning page, not a swim stop: Longueuil says swimming is prohibited at all times for the 2026 season.
Launch Layout
- Ramp timing
- Longueuil lists the boat launch for early May 2026, while general park access begins April 15 if water levels permit.
- Docks
- The city says docks will be installed during May, so early-season visitors should verify whether docks are already in place.
- Nearby toilet
- A toilet near the boat descent is listed for the same early-May facility period as the ramp, volleyball courts, and picnic tables.
Parking And Payment
- Current price
- The reviewed Longueuil 2026 page did not publish a daily launch, parking, or trailer-stall price, so confirm current payment rules before towing.
- Trailer logistics
- The same page confirms boat-launch access, docks, and a nearby toilet, but does not state ramp lane count, trailer-stall capacity, or parking layout.
- Who to contact
- Use Longueuil 311 or 450-463-7311 for current ramp, parking, payment, water-level, and alert details before arrival.
Rules And Services
- No swimming
- Longueuil says swimming is prohibited at all times for the 2026 season.
- Picnic use
- Picnic tables are listed for early May access, but barbecues are strictly prohibited.
- Wildlife
- The city reminds visitors that feeding geese, deer, and other wildlife is prohibited in Longueuil.
River Safety
- PFDs
- Transport Canada says each person on a watercraft must have a lifejacket or PFD on board, including human-powered craft.
- Commercial traffic
- Boucherville's cohabitation guidance says commercial vessels on the St. Lawrence Seaway have priority and recreational boats should keep clear of their route.
- Paddlers
- Boucherville advises non-motorized craft such as kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards to stay within 100 metres of shore to reduce collision risk.
Official Info
- Longueuil park page
- Use the Longueuil page for current 2026 access hours, water-level wording, ramp timing, dock installation, toilet, and park rules. Open Longueuil page
- Shared-water guidance
- Use Boucherville's cohabitation page for St. Lawrence commercial-vessel priority, ferry, tug, paddling, distance, and courtesy guidance. Open safety guidance
Questions People Ask
When does the Parc de l'Ile-Charron boat launch open in 2026?
Longueuil lists general park access from April 15 to November 15, 2026 if water level permits, and says the boat launch is accessible in early May.
Are docks available at the launch?
Longueuil says docks will be installed during May. Check the city page or call before an early-season trip if dock access matters.
Is there a washroom near the ramp?
Longueuil says a toilet near the boat descent will be made available during the early-May facility opening period.
What does parking or launch access cost?
The reviewed 2026 Longueuil park page did not publish a daily launch, parking, or trailer-stall price. Confirm current payment and parking rules with Longueuil before towing.
Can people swim at Ile-Charron in 2026?
No. Longueuil says swimming is prohibited at all times for the 2026 season.
What safety rules should boaters check before launching?
Bring required PFDs, confirm the ramp and water level, and review Boucherville's shared-water guidance for commercial vessel priority, safe speed, and keeping non-motorized craft near shore.
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Official And Operator
- Ville de LongueuilOfficial page
- Ville de BouchervilleOfficial page
- Transport CanadaOfficial page