Resources

Wind, boat wakes, current and shifting water levels make big-water docks different. Here is how to plan a dock for the Thousand Islands and Lake Ontario.

Every fall, Parks Canada lowers water levels across the Rideau Lakes. Learn how the drawdown affects your dock, your boat lift and your spring plans.

Inspect your dock before winter arrives. Learn seven problems to check this fall, from loose hardware and damaged decking to flotation and stability issues.

When should you take your boat out in Ontario? Learn how fall weather, cold water, freezing temperatures and waterfront conditions affect haul-out timing.

Buying an Ontario waterfront property? Check the dock, shoreline, permits, boat access and future needs before making your waterfront investment.

Learn what determines dock weight capacity, including flotation, size, condition and load distribution, and how to plan a safer waterfront dock.

Learn the most common reasons a dock begins sinking and when repairs or replacement may be the right solution for your waterfront.

Learn how to choose the right boat lift by considering your boat, shoreline, water conditions, and long-term boating needs.

Learn the seven signs your dock may need replacing instead of repairing, and discover how to make the right long-term investment for your waterfront property.