Boating on Georgian Bay from Elm Cove Cottages

Boating

Docks of Elm Cove Cottages on Georgian Bay

One of the loveliest and most protected shoreline boating & fishing areas in the world,
Georgian Bay has thousands of islands and inlets which are protected from the wind,
allowing one to boat on even the windiest of days.

Pedalboats and canoes are freely shared by all Elm Cove Cottagers.
Lifejackets in all sizes are provided for them.

Our life jackets are only for canoe & pedalboat use.
~ Please provide lifejackets for your own watercraft ~


	Two 14~foot aluminum boats are available from our dock at Elm Cove ~ to experienced boaters only, please. See rates

Several marinas in the area also offer motorboat rentals,
as well as launch facilities and dockage for bigger boats.

If you have your own boat, this year we can accommodate boats up to 20 feet in length
at our dock at the rate of $10/day or $60/week ~ this does not apply to rentals.
Please contact us before your stay if you require dockage.*
N.B. We do not have a launch facility. Boat trailers may be parked at Elm Cove Cottages
in our designated lot for the period of your stay.
As water levels do fluctuate through the years, our shallow bay will not accommodate larger boats
this year. However, they can still travel through our bay with tilted props to access the docks
(the approximate depth of water in our bay this year is three to four feet).

Elm Cove Cottages in South Bay & Honey Harbour Area
Explore the 30,000 Islands of Georgian Bay!

(See Boat Rentals for a map of local marinas)

Elm Cove Cottages to Beausoleil Island, part of
Georgian Bay Islands National Park (based on map No.2239 surveyed by the Canadian Hydrographic Service to 1968)

Elm Cove Cottages is part of
the UNESCO heritage site of the Georgian Bay Littoral Biosphere Reserve

The Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve is a private non-profit organization working to protect
and enhance the natural and cultural resources of Eastern Georgian Bay through
environmental stewardship, community education and sustainable development activities.

Recognized by UNESCO as a world Biosphere Reserve, this ecologically unique region contains
the world’s largest freshwater archipelago and is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species.

Focusing on sustainable community development and the conservation of biodiversity,
the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve is committed to balancing
the needs and aspirations of communities with those of the surrounding ecosystem,
for a healthy and sustainable Georgian Bay. ~ The Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve