September 10, 2019 This past Saturday, we were pleased to host a Harbour West Marina Appreciation BBQ. It was a great chance for marina staff and customers to get together, enjoy some good food, conversation and live entertainment. Though it’s coming to an end too soon, we would like to thank you all for a great boating season! Congratulations to …

This Thursday, August 29, 2019, the washroom and laundry facilities on the James St. docks will be closed for repairs. The repairs should be completed on Thursday and the washroom and laundry facilities reopened by Friday. Washroom facilities are available at the side of the Guise St. offices or on the Iroquois pier during the closure. We apologize for any …

This Thursday, August 22, the City of Hamilton will be hosting “Placemaking at the West Harbour”: a public walking tour and open house across Piers 5-7, including the area to the south of Harbour West Marina. The public will be invited to walk along the water’s edge (following the new black path), where the City and partners will have booths, …

From the City of Hamilton:As previously reported, Riggs Engineering completed a preliminary design in December, showing a cross sectional view based on 1016 mm diameter floatation pipes and a rectangular wave attenuator. Since then, Kehoe Marine Construction and Riggs Engineering have carried out physical model tests at the Queen’s University hydraulics laboratory. These tests were undertaken in December 2018, January …

Blue-green algae has been identified by the City of Hamilton in the western harbour. Blue-green algae can harbour a liver neurotoxin that can cause headaches, fever, diarrhea, nausea and rashes.  Individuals should avoid contact if possible, and wash with clean water as soon as possible after coming into contact with the water. The algae blooms are related to high levels of nutrients in the …

High water levels are expected to continue on Lake Ontario over the next 1 to 3 weeks. Please be advised that water levels on the pier may fluctuate up to 1.5 ft. due to a phenomenon called a seiche. Quick and drastic changes in water level can occur, be prepared when heading to your vessel the water may be higher …

Please be advised that due to the high water levels, both the James and Iroquois Piers have been impacted. Both entrances are currently submerged under water, and may be slippery so please use appropriate caution when entering the marina locations, including waterproof/slip-resistant footwear and PFDs. Based on the weather forecast, we are anticipating this to be short term in nature. …

Harbour West Marina is pleased to partner with Macrae Marine. Located at the edge of Harbour West Marina’s state-of-the-art boat storage facility, Macrae Marine offers complete seasonal haul and storage programs along with yacht maintenance capabilities. The 4,500 square foot facility is complete with two large overhead doors, fully accessible by Harbour West’s marina equipment. The addition of Macrae Marine’s …

Message from the City of Hamilton, Waterfront Development Office: As previously reported, Riggs Engineering completed a preliminary design in December, showing a cross sectional view based on 1016 mm diameter floatation pipes and a rectangular wave attenuator. Since then, Kehoe Marine Construction and Riggs Engineering have carried out physical model tests at the Queen’s University hydraulics laboratory. These tests were …

Marina Gas Dock Attendant The Hamilton Port Authority’s (HPA) Harbour West Marina is recruiting for seasonal Gas Dock Attendants The Marina operates seven days per week, 7am – 8:30pm.  Attendants will be expected to work on a rotation shift basis and must be available to all shifts (approximately 30 hours per week). The Gas Dock Attendant’s primary focus is to …