Got a question about docking your boat at the Village of Westport's harbour? We've compiled a list of frequently asked questions that should help.

Public washrooms and shower facilities are located at the Chamber operated Visitor's Welcome Centre in Westport.

Q: Are there any navigational hazards at or near the entrance of the Harbour? No. The channel to the Harbour entrance is well marked on Nautical Charts

Q: Are there any navigational lights or marks on you docks or leading into your marina that boaters should pay attention to? As noted, the entrance is well marked, and signed "Welcome to Westport Harbour"

Q: Is there fuel (gas, diesel or both) available at the dock? Yes. Private service station in Harbour, gas only. Diesel is available at the service station in the village

Q: What is the depth at the fuel dock, and average depth throughout the Harbour? Five feet or more at the fuel dock and throughout the Harbour

Q: Is propane available at the Harbour? No. It is available at the service station, 15 walk from Harbour

Q: Is there a pump out? YES

Q: Is there water available at the slips? YES

Q: Do you have coin laundry available? Yes, two blocks away from Harbour

Q: What amperage of hydro is available at the slips? 30 AMPS

Q: Do you have BBQ's for transient boaters? Yes, fixed to Harbour Island

Q: Are there public washrooms and shower facilities? Yes, these are also located at the Visitor's Welcome Centre, one block from Harbour

Q: Do you sell fishing tackle? Yes, at the Hardware Store and News/Sports Shop on Church Street, two blocks from Harbour

Q: Do you sell fishing licenses? Yes, at News/Sports Store on Church Street

Q: Do you sell Marine parts or service boats? Limited parts available at hardware store, service is available on request from nearby marinas in Portland and Chaffey's Locks

Q: How many slips are designated for transient use? All, plus 20 depending on boat size The harbour entrance is well marked, and signed Welcome to Westport Harbour

Q: Do you take reservations by phone, fax, VHF, internet? Sorry, we are unable to do so.

Q: Are charts available? No. They are available at Rideau Canal Locks

Q: Is there a grocery store within walking distance or within driving distance? Yes, major grocery store and liquor store is one block from Harbour

Q: Is there a beer store nearby? Yes; about a 15 minute walk from Harbour

Q: Do any businesses in town operate a shuttle or delivery service for boaters stranded without a car? Sorry, there are no taxis or shuttles in Westport.

Q: Is there an ATM? Yes, the Bank of Montreal is one block from Harbour

Q: Is there a pharmacy? Yes, two blocks from Harbour

Q: Is there a hospital nearby? Yes, Perth Hospital is 40 minutes away

Q: Is there a medical clinic? Yes, by appointment, 2 blocks from Harbour

Q: Is there a dentist? Yes, by appointment, 1 block from Harbour

Q: What public transport services are available? There is no public transit in Westport.

WESTPORT HARBOUR GPS COORDINATES:

LAT - 44 degrees 40 minutes 20 seconds North
LONG - 76 degrees 23 minutes 40 seconds West
Contact Information: Channel 68

A fisherman displays his catch near Westport Harbour

CONTACT THE HARBOUR MASTER:
613-273-8621 (Seasonal)