Boating Destinations

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Discover great boating locations to get out on the water anywhere in the country. Take a look at our featured boating destinations. With a boat, great getaways are just a weekend away. These popular boating locations may be just a few miles from home, but it feels like you're a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of your daily routine.

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Rating: 83%

Desolation Sound - British Columbia

The setting: it's an early August morning of 1792 and it's looking to be yet another stifling hot summer day, much the same as it has been since mid-June. Captain George Vancouver of the British Royal Navy, has been working his way up the west coast of North America.

Rating: 81%

Howe Sound - British Columbia

Cutting deep into the Coast Mountain Range that lies northwest of Vancouver, Howe Sound is a mini cruising ground in its own right.

Rating: 79%

Mighty Fraser Country, BC

The Mighty Fraser River, the longest in BC, rises in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The river’s turbulent waters widen and flow south through fertile valleys until they curve west and empty into the Straight of Georgia.

Rating: 73%

Northumberland Strait - Maritimes

Colourful coastline and the Confederation Bridge make the Northumberland Strait an attractive destination.

Rating: 71%

Historic Coastal Nova Scotia

Home to some of the Maritime's most majestic lighthouses and the region's largest metropolitan center, a cruise along the coast of Nova Scotia is sure to be a highlight of any boater's log.

Rating: 63%

Muskoka and the Haliburton Highlands - Ontario

The perfect getaway for transient boaters looking for the ultimate in cruising and unparalleled scenery.

Rating: 53%

Trent-Severn Waterway – Gamebridge and Kawarthas - Ontario

Waterside communities and breathtaking scenery make this majestic route an ideal cruising experience for the whole family.

Rating: 45%

Nestor Falls - Mid Canada

Is fishing an art or a science? Perhaps a little of both. The deft art of snaking a large, flashy spoon or spinner through water cabbage in search of the predatory northern or muskie takes skill and patience.

Rating: 45%

Lake Erie and Area - Ontario

Fascinating nature, majestic islands and plenty of activity qualifies this region as a first-rate destination.

Rating: 42%

Morson – Mid Canada

Morson is located in the “island belt” of Lake of the Woods which makes fishing an unmatched pleasure; the rocky shores, marshy inlets and countless sandy bays are a one-stop spot for walleye, smallmouth and largemouth bass, muskie, northern pike, lake trout, crappies and perch.

Rating: 38%

Îles-de-la-Madeleine - Québec

Dunes as far as the eye can see await you in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine.

Rating: 38%

Charlevoix - Québec

With its majestic "seascapes" and "mountainscapes," Charlevoix will leave you spellbound.

Rating: 34%

Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec

Situated on the southern shores of the St. Lawrence River, the Bas-Saint-Laurent is an exceptional region. You will be won over first by the scenery with its rolling waters, lighthouses and numerous islands. Here, the kayak is a perfect way to explore the area and the ‘Route Bleue’ offers you an ideal water trail to follow. There are also different discovery cruises where you can experience the beauty and grace of the St. Lawrence islands, and you will find yourself charmed by the wildlife that inhabits the area.

Rating: 33%

Mauricie, Quebec

Water covers 11% of the Mauricie region (4365 square km), and the Gouin reservoir with its 1303 square km expanse is the most important water plan in the area. Mauricie has an infinite number of lakes that lie strung together or each on their own that offer places of relaxation, where one can commune with nature in a unique setting.

Rating: 27%

Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec

The Chaudière-Appalaches region is one of the recognized historic regions of Québec. Its heritage dates back 350 years and the river has been instrumental to the growth and development of this part of the country. It’s no surprise that Chaudière-Appalaches boasts five of the most beautiful old villages of Québec, all bordering along the St. Lawrence River. Experience the beautiful and historic villages of Québec in Chaudière-Appalaches.

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