Chippawa Boat Ramp

Niagara Falls, Ontario · Welland River

Free Launch0ParkingPublic Access

Launch Details

AddressWilloughby Dr, Chippawa ON
Water BodyWelland River
Ramp SurfaceConcrete
Lanes1
FeeFree
AccessPublic
Seasonmay-oct
GPS43.0606° N, 79.0472° W

About This Launch

Above the falls on the Welland River.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chippawa Boat Ramp free to use?+

Yes, Chippawa Boat Ramp is a free public boat launch. No fee is required to use the ramp. Parking availability may vary — check local signage on arrival.

Does Chippawa Boat Ramp have a dock?+

Chippawa Boat Ramp is a launch-only facility with no permanent dock. Bring enough crew to quickly clear the ramp after launching. A friend can hold the boat while you park the trailer.

What water body does Chippawa Boat Ramp access?+

Chippawa Boat Ramp provides launch access to Welland River. Always check Environment Canada's marine forecast before launching — conditions can change quickly, especially on the Great Lakes.

Where is Chippawa Boat Ramp located?+

Chippawa Boat Ramp is located at Willoughby Dr, Chippawa ON. GPS coordinates: 43.0606° N, 79.0472° W.

Wave Height0.0m
Wind Speed6ktGUSTS 13kt
Air Temp21.4°C
Data SourceModeledOpen-Meteo Marine

24-Hour Wave Forecast

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Operator Safety Advisor

Under 16ftGood conditions for small boats.
16–21ftExcellent conditions.
Over 21ftExcellent conditions.

Official Forecast

Environment Canada · Lake Ontario

Issued Jun 25, 10:30 EDT

Lac Ontario Est

Today Tonight and Friday.

Wind

Wind light becoming southeast 15 knots near noon then diminishing to south 10 this evening. Wind veering to west 10 early Friday morning then increasing to west 15 near noon Friday. Wind diminishing to southwest 10 Friday evening.

Visibility / Precipitation

Scattered showers this afternoon tonight and Friday. Risk of thunderstorms today and tonight and Friday afternoon and evening. Fog patches forming near noon.

Lac Ontario Ouest

Today Tonight and Friday.

Wind

Wind east 10 knots becoming light near midnight then becoming west 10 early Friday morning. Wind becoming light Friday evening.

Visibility / Precipitation

Scattered showers ending Friday morning with a risk of thunderstorms. Fog patches.

Extended Outlook

Saturday

Wind light.

Sunday

Wind light.

Monday

Wind light.

View full forecast on weather.gc.ca →

Not for navigation. Verify official charts and local conditions.

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