Turtle Portage Marine Railway System will be closed until Spring of f2024 for adjustments to the system.

Turtle Portage Marine Railway System see the info below for use of the transfer system

Hello Boaters,

 

Retrofits are complete and the Turtle Portage marine railway system on Lake of the Woods will be  open to the public in the spring of 2024.

 

The site is safe and the boat transfer system is not functional.

 

Please be advised of the following:

 

  • Some users may find the hand wheel challenging to operate. The contractor is exploring options to make it easier, and will return to make adjustments.

 

  • Be mindful of your transducer when loading your boat onto the cart as it may come into contact with the cart bunks.

 

  • BOATS MUST BE TIED DOWN TO ALL FOUR CLEATS ON THE CART. Failure to do so may allow boats to slide off the cart during transport.

 

Please share this information with your network and contact me with any questions.

 

All the best for a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

 

Regards,

 

James Williams

Resource Management Coordinator

P: (807) 468-2543

F: (807) 468-2736

James.Williams@ontario.ca

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry | Kenora District | P.O. BOX 5080, 808 Robertson Street,  Kenora, ON  P9N 3X9

 

As part of providing accessible customer service, please let me know if you have any accommodation needs or require communication supports or alternate formats

 

JANUARY 24 2022 ONTARIO ANNOUNCES $800,000 IN FUNDING FOR REVITALIZATION OF TURTEL PORTAGE MARINE TRANSFER

 

https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1001468/ontario-supporting-tourism-industry-in-the-northwest

Contact

Lake of the Woods
PO Box 427
Rainy River, ON, P0W 1L0