Marina in Montreal, Quebec

Port d'escale Marina

Port d'escale Marina is the Old Port stop for boaters who want to tie up within walking distance of Old Montreal and downtown. The details to settle before arrival are berth confirmation, event or weekend rates, St. Lawrence current, Old Port parking rules, and the marina's quiet-hour and basin-use regulations.

Old Port of Montreal, along De La Commune Street, Montreal, QCOn St. Lawrence River

Port d'escale Marina

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Plan your visit

What to know before you go.

LocationOld Port

Along De La Commune Street in Montreal.

SeasonMay 21 opening

2026 schedule; seasonal rate ends Oct. 13.

Overnight$4/ft+

Regular 2026 rate for 25-59 ft boats before taxes.

Hourly StopBefore 7 p.m.

Three-hour blocks are listed by vessel length.

Docks115

Maximum length listed up to 220 ft OAL.

ServicesPower, water, pump-out

Shore power, fresh water, ice, sanitary services, and pump-out are listed.

VHFChannel 68

Port d'escale Marina technical data.

Parking$35+

Old Port paid parking; trailers are prohibited on site.

Best For

Cruising boats looking for an Old Montreal stopover with reservation-managed moorageBoaters who need shore power, fresh water, pump-out, sanitary services, and VHF arrival supportDowntown Montreal visits where Old Port access matters more than trailered launch access

Good To Know

Berth Confirmation

Submitting the reservation request is only the first step; the marina says staff will contact boaters to confirm whether space is available for the requested dates.

Current

The technical data lists no tides, but Courant Ste-Marie current can reach up to 6 knots, so plan the approach rather than treating the basin like a lake marina.

Trailer Rule

Old Port visitor parking does not solve trailered-boat logistics: vehicles with trailers or motorized caravans are prohibited on the site.

Moorage

Rate types
The 2026 page lists overnight, hourly stopover, short/medium/long stay discounts, and seasonal rates, all before taxes unless otherwise noted.
Hourly stops
Hourly stopovers are listed for before 7 p.m.; boats still docked after 9 p.m. or over six consecutive hours are charged overnight rates.
Technical limits
The marina lists 115 docks, maximum length up to 220 ft OAL, 23 ft draft, no tides, and VHF channel 68.

Marina Services

Dockside support
Services listed by the marina include docking assistance, magnetic-card access, shore power at 30A, 50A, and 100A, 5G Wi-Fi zone, fresh water, and ice.
Sanitary and pump-out
The services list includes full sanitary services with a laundromat and a pump-out service station.
Paid extras
The marina notes that some services have fees and directs visitors to the Hospitality Desk for details.

Rules

Basin speed
Boats may not exceed 10 km/h within the Port d'escale basin and must not make waves.
Quiet hours
Excessive noise is prohibited, and the marina lists a curfew from 11 p.m. to 10 a.m.
No swimming or fishing
Swimming, floating on inflatables, and fishing are forbidden in the basin.

Old Port Arrival

Parking
Old Port parking is paid on departure, open 24/7, and specifically prohibits vehicles with trailers or motorized caravans on site.
Transit
The Old Port visitor page lists nearby metro stations, bus lines, commuter train connections, river shuttles, and BIXI stations.
Site access
The Old Port site is open from 6 a.m. to midnight daily and is listed as accessible to people with disabilities.

Official Info

Port d'escale page
Use the marina page for 2026 rates, reservation requests, services, technical data, rules, contact details, and opening date. Open marina page
Old Port visitor info
Use the visitor page for parking rates, trailer restrictions, transit, site hours, accessibility, and general Old Port contact details. Open visitor info

Questions People Ask

Does a reservation request guarantee a berth?

No. The marina page says the form does not guarantee berth availability and that staff will contact you with availability for the requested dates.

What are the 2026 overnight rates?

Regular overnight rates start at $4 per foot for 25-59 ft boats before taxes, with higher rates for larger boats and separate high-season weekend, construction-holiday, and event pricing.

Can I stop for only a few hours?

Yes, if space and marina approval allow. The 2026 page lists hourly stopover blocks, but says hourly stopovers are only available before 7 p.m. and longer stays can be charged overnight rates.

Are pump-out and shore power available?

Yes. The services list includes a pump-out station, fresh water, ice, magnetic-card access, and shore power at 30A, 50A, and 100A.

Can I bring a vehicle and trailer into the Old Port?

No. The Old Port visitor page says vehicles with trailers or motorized caravans are prohibited on the site.

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Official And Operator

  1. Old Port of MontrealOperator page
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