Practical info

Boating on the Richelieu

Marina guidelines.

On approach

Call the harbour office on VHF channel 68 or at (450) 542-1989. Wait for instructions before docking: our staff will show you your slip and take your lines.

Documents

Valid proof of insurance and pleasure craft licence (registration) required for any overnight stay. Come to the harbour office once moored: check-in, access cards and Wi-Fi password.

In the marina

No wake.

Depth and current

Usually at least 6 ft (1.8 m) of water; the Richelieu’s level varies, so check with the harbour office. The current can be strong: plan your manoeuvres.

Fuel and pump-out

Fuel dock at the service dock (unleaded), during harbour office hours: call on channel 68 before approaching. Pump-out at the service dock, with an attendant.

Chambly Canal

The marina is upstream of the last lock. Locks open from mid-May to mid-October; the full transit takes 3 to 5 hours. Parks Canada schedules

Weather

The VHF Weatheradio service has ended. Use the WeatherCAN app, Environment Canada or Coast Guard notices.

At the dock

No swimming in the marina. Quiet after 11 p.m. Dogs on a leash. Barbecue on request in front of the harbour office.

Noyan Bridge, southbound

Today’s water level93 ft

Clearance, east pier62 ft

Clearance, centre (marked channel)60 ft

Clearance

Clearance under the Noyan Bridge depends on the water level. These figures are a guide only: check your air draft and today’s level before passing.

Clearance table (PDF, in French)

Emergencies

One number, one tap.

911Police, ambulance, fire

Channel 16On-water emergencies, by VHF

*16Rescue centre, from a cell phone 1-800-463-4393Coast Guard Auxiliary, without VHF 811Info-Santé (health line) 1-866-694-5454Environmental emergency (spill) 450-359-9222Municipal services, option 1

Parking

Parking near the marina.

Two paid lots less than a minute away, and five free lots a few minutes’ walk away. You can pay with the Secunik app.

LotWalk to the marinaRate P5Under 1 min$1/h P22Under 1 min$1/h P23 minFree P85 minFree P168 minFree P178 minFree P188 minFree

Contact us

The harbour office.

Harbour office hours

Address55 Richelieu Street
Saint‑Jean‑sur‑Richelieu, Quebec J3B 6X2

Phone(450) 542-1989

Emailmarina@lenautique.com

RadioVHF channel 68, on approach

May and JuneWednesday to Sunday9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

July and AugustEvery day9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

September and OctoberWednesday to Sunday9 a.m. to 5 p.m.