Harbour West Hamilton boat slips

Bring your boots!

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. …

Marina Breakwater Update

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 …

Seasonal Employment Opportunity

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 …

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Harbour West Attenuation Wall / Launch Update – May 1, 2018

The City of Hamilton, Kehoe Marine Construction, and Brian Riggs Engineering are still developing a strategy for the wave attenuation wall. Kehoe will be installing dive bags and barrels to assist in raising the sunken breakwaters starting Friday May 4th. Please be respectful of the extensive operations with divers in the water by staying clear and keeping your wake to …

Marina Construction Update – September 1

Work on the Marina reconstruction continues, and boaters’ patience throughout this process is much appreciated. We know you are interested in the latest status of the project, so please continue to visit this page for regular updates. The season’s high water levels, rainfall and winds have been a challenge, but work is progressing toward an excellent final product. *** The …

Marina Construction Update – August 16

Work on the Marina reconstruction continues, and boaters’ patience throughout this process is much appreciated. We know you are interested in the latest status of the project, so please continue to visit this page for regular updates. The season’s high water levels, rainfall and winds have been a challenge, but work is progressing toward an excellent final product. *** The …

Marina Construction Update – August 1

Work on the Marina reconstruction continues, and boaters’ patience throughout this process is much appreciated. We know you are interested in the latest status of the project, so please continue to visit this page for regular updates. The season’s high water levels, rainfall and winds have been a challenge, but work is progressing toward an excellent final product. *** The …

Harbour and Slip Update – May 19

The high water levels have created some adversity this season. The gas dock will be closed until the water level drops. We require enough freeboard that a vessel can be tied to the gas dock wall safely and not end up in the parking lot from a vessel’s wake. We expect from the reports issued the levels will drop soon. …

Annual General Meeting

You are invited to our Annual General Meeting Hamilton Port Authority will present its financial statements, a review of 2016 results, and a roadmap for the years ahead. The brief formal agenda will be followed by networking, appetizers, and an opportunity to sample a selection of craft beer made right here at the Port of Hamilton. Please Join us!  This …

Sharing Our Harbour Session #2

BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN COMMERCIAL & RECREATIONAL VESSEL SAFETY! The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club and the Hamilton Port Authority are hosting an information session for the Hamilton-Burlington boating community to help all harbour users stay safe on the water. Wednesday March 22nd 7:00pm – 8:30pm at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club – 555 Bay Street North, Hamilton. Come hear the latest …