For visiting boats
Confederation Basin Marina is Kingston's downtown marina, right in front of City Hall behind the Shoal Tower and across the water from Fort Henry, where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence and the Rideau. It has 350 finger-dock slips for power and sail boats up to 30 m (100 ft), with power and water, private washrooms and showers, laundry and an accessible day dock. Transient boats send a booking request at least 48 hours ahead and call the marina on VHF 68 as they approach for a slip assignment; rates are per foot of the greater of LOA or slip length. There is no fuel or pump-out in the basin — both are at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, about 3 km west.
- Guest berths
- booking request at least 48 h ahead in season (May–October; unreserved slips first come, first served); call marina staff on VHF 68 on approach for slip assignment; insurance required; no Wi-Fi on the docks (lobby only); LaSalle Causeway bridge has a set opening schedule
- Berths
- 350
- Limits
- length up to 30 m
- Radio
- VHF channel 68 · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 44°13.69′ N 76°28.74′ W (44.22813, -76.47906)
- Fuel
- No fuel at the marina. Nearest: Portsmouth Olympic Harbour (fuel and pump-out), 3.3 km.
- Office
- office 1 May–31 Aug daily 08:00–20:00 · 1 Sep–15 Oct Mon–Fri 07:30–15:30, Sat 08:00–18:00 · dockhands 14 Jun–31 Aug daily 07:00–22:00
checked 19 Oct 2026 - Phone
- +1 613 546 4291
Prices
| Transient slip, May/June/Sept/Oct, unserviced published C$2.08 per foot; plus tax; charge length = greater of LOA or dock length | CA$6.82 per m / day |
|---|---|
| Transient slip, May/June/Sept/Oct, serviced published C$2.26 per foot; plus tax | CA$7.41 per m / day |
| Transient slip, July/August, unserviced published C$2.26 per foot; plus tax | CA$7.41 per m / day |
| Transient slip, July/August, serviced published C$2.61 per foot; plus tax | CA$8.56 per m / day |
| Shore power 15 A plus tax | CA$4.20 / day |
| Shore power 30 A plus tax | CA$11.64 / day |
| Shore power 50 A plus tax | CA$16.59 / day |
| Day dock max $15; plus tax | CA$2.17 / hour |
Price list → · checked 19 Oct 2026 – prices may change
Services and facilities
© OpenStreetMap · OpenSeaMap — sea marks for the approach
Sailing here? Take VesselSOS with you.
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere JRCC Trenton – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Frequently asked
Which VHF channel does the marina use?
VHF channel 68. In an emergency use channel 16.
Is there fuel at Confederation Basin Marina?
There is no fuel at the marina. The nearest fuel: Portsmouth Olympic Harbour (fuel and pump-out), 3.3 km.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: JRCC Trenton +1 613-965-3870. Or call 911. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.