The village of North Hatley is back in force with a Canada Day fireworks display on June 30 at 10 p.m. in Dreamland Park. North Hatley has always had a magnificent Canada Day fireworks display, with the exception of a few years, including 2023 and 2024 to my knowledge. I may have missed the 2024 […]
New: motorized fishing boat rentals at North Hatley Marina
Location des Quatre Lacs now offers motorized and non-motorized watercraft rentals in North Hatley. You can rent a fully equipped fishing boat with motor at the North Hatley marina. Motorboat rentals in North Hatley are a great solution for people who don’t have a boat. Ponton Location des Quatre Lacs available to Manoir Hovey guests. […]
Souvenir : The Wippi, a pontoon crossing Lake Massawippi for cyclists and pedestrians
Remember, a few years ago, the surrounding municipalities set up a bicycle transport pontoon project between Ayer’s Cliff and North Hatley. It was an excellent initiative, enabling tourists on foot or by bike to visit the region and discover Lake Massawippi. It was offered at a very affordable price, making it accessible to all. Unfortunately, […]
Lobâdanaki Park is owned by Bleu Massawippi
Many people are wondering about the situation of the small beach at parc Lobâdanaki next to the federal wharf, which is now fenced off. Many believed that the land belonged to the Municipality of North Hatley. However, after verification, the land is the property of L’ASSOCIATION POUR LA PROTECTION DU LAC MASSAWIPPI INC. known as […]
The battle for public access to Quebec’s waterways is just beginning
The Fédération des Chasseurs et Pêcheurs (Quebec Federation of Anglers and Hunters) rises up to counter restrictions on water bodies in Quebec. In its June 4 press release, the federation sounds the alarm. To the great despair of hundreds of thousands of Quebec hunters and anglers, water bodies are no longer accessible. The federation has […]
North Hatley’s last free beach parcel is now fenced in
At the same time as the citizens of Hatley Township learn that they’ll have to pay $125 per person to access the beach this summer, fences have just been installed in the park next to the federal wharf (public descent). I’m not going to be paranoid, it’s probably just a coincidence! The purpose of these […]
Boat dock rentals seem to be on the wane in North Hatley
So far, the North Hatley marina hasn’t been very busy. No doubt the weather hasn’t helped boaters settle in at the dock. On the other hand, if you count the number of boats at the marina, the occupancy rate looks worrying. On a rainy day when boats are rarely on the lake, I counted 11 […]
It’s official: there’ll be an ice fishing tournament in North Hatley this winter!
The Fish le Camp fishing team, in collaboration with local merchants and volunteers from the village of North Hatley and surrounding area, is organizing an ice fishing tournament in North Hatley on Lake Massawippi. With the aim of revitalizing the region during the winter season with an activity accessible to all, the Fish le Camp […]
Lake Massawippi, a wonderful playground for anglers
Did you know that Lake Massawippi is teeming with magnificent lake trout? Probably one of the healthiest lake trout lakes in Quebec. With depths of up to 300 feet and numerous rock walls, Lake Massawippi offers specimens of lake trout in excess of 25 pounds. Of course, lake trout fishing requires a boat and deep-sea […]
A small dock at the federal dock to ensure the safety of boats and passengers
As I understand it, it was the municipality of North Hatley that installed this small dock equipped with boat guards at the federal dock. This was necessary because when you launch your boat from the federal descent, mooring on concrete curbs presents a significant risk of damaging your boat and injuring yourself. As soon as […]
Congratulations to the team of divers from the Aquarium de Québec and Bleu Massawippi
Reference: The photo was taken on the Friends of Lake Massawippi group. A garbage collection they call “pay to collect”. A total of 1,200 pounds of garbage were collected in Lake Massawippi. It’s hard to understand how all this garbage ended up at the bottom of the lake. Toilets, tires and a nasty bunch of […]
Difficult start to the season for boaters on the Massawippi River
As you’ve no doubt noticed, the weather is not at all kind. The rain never stops falling. The water in the river is as high as when the snow melted! The docks are almost submerged and it’s now May 23. I’ve been out fishing almost every day, and I’ve noticed that there are few, if […]
Is renting out your private dock authorized or prohibited by local municipalities?
Here is the response of 6 riverside municipalities after a telephone conversation with each of them. I would like to thank each of them for taking the time to answer my questions. Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley Renters can go to the commune with their private dock rental contract to obtain their sticker. The important thing is to respect […]
Is renting out your private dock a commercial activity?
Obviously, most people associate “rental” with commercial activity. However, you have to be careful, because in my opinion, I can rent out my lawnmower without it being considered a commercial activity. As I understand it, it all depends on the intention I have when I rent out my lawnmower. To better understand the difference, here […]
What is an extensive water-related activity?
It’s a permitted use class that’s ubiquitous in the zoning bylaws of North Hatley and several other Eastern Townships municipalities. Unfortunately, I’m having trouble pinpointing this use. Unfortunately, in the current zoning by-law of the Municipality of North Hatley, there is no definition or clarification. In fact, please correct me if I find the definition […]
Dock rental at North Hatley Marina, don’t forget the risks of crossing under bridges!
This is the second season that the Municipality of North Hatley has taken over management of the marina and rental of the docks. Docks for rent are now advertised in the heart of North Hatley village. Indeed, the location is fantastic, with the terrace of the Pilsen and now the Vilandré microbrewery overlooking the river. […]
No private dock rentals in North Hatley
I’ve been renting dock space lately since I don’t use it and several friends have asked if I’d be interested in renting my dock since it’s on the other side of the bridge and not the marina. Obviously, I don’t need to hide my dock rental ad, because for me, renting my dock is quite […]
Take advantage of the free, no-obligation boat wash!
Take advantage of the North Hatley descent to lower your boat for free, with no washing required. Since April 25, the gate has been open 24 hours a day, with no surveillance, washing or payment of access fees. Even today, May 7, 2025, the barrier is open without restriction. According to the municipality, this poses […]
Still a bridge to cross this season in North Hatley
Unfortunately, boat owners will still have to wait to see a solution to the North Hatley pedestrian bridge, which makes it difficult and dangerous for boats to cross, especially when the water rises.
Where to take your boat down for the opening of lake trout fishing?
Lake trout fishing opens this Friday, April 25, 2025. A popular event with anglers from all over Quebec. Lake Massawippi is a magnificent lake offering a wide variety of fish species, including lake trout. Over 200 boats entered Lake Massawippi for the opening weekend. Even Radio-Canada was on hand for the event. Photo of the […]
