For those who love the water and
Lake Ontario Boating, Fifty Point Marina Near Oakville, Ontario ranks near the top of their 'ports to visit' list when travelling by water at the western end of Lake Ontario.
Fifty Point Marina, with it's natural beauty and rustic appeal, offers the travelling boater a chance to experience one of the very finest of marinas in the Golden Horseshoe area.
Setting sail from our home port of Bronte Outer Harbour Marina in Oakville, we recently enjoyed an overnight stay at this enchanting stop near the village of Stoney Creek, Ontario.
Saying Goodbye to Bronte Outer Harbour and the Village of Bronte for a Few Days.
'Our Native Land'....and Water.
Flying the Canadian Flag on Ronin as we sail across the western end of Lake Ontario.
Burlington Bridge looms in the distance as we cross the lake.
With binoculars in hand, we scanned the distant shoreline looking for the green marker that shows the entrance to the marina. The marker came into view and as we neared the entrance to the harbour, we lowered our sails and prepared to dock.
Our slip was on the eastern shore of the harbour not far from a wooded path that led to the two secluded beaches. 
'Ronin', our home away from home docked at Fifty Point Marina.
The next morning we set out along the path and soon found ourselves on a quiet beach where two dogs swam while their owners talked nearby.
We found out that we had arrived at the 'dog beach' and that the 'human
beach' was a short walk further along the trail.
As we crossed a grassy field and walked up a small rise, the 'people' beach came into view. The sandy, crescent shore revealed itself as we reached the summit of the gentle slope. 
Being used to the white sand beaches of the eastern end of Lake Ontario, I gazed down with interest at the slate coloured granules of sand beneath my feet and, raising my eyes to glance out at the water, marvelled at the brilliant blue of the calm surface as rays of sunlight danced upon it's surface.
After spending some time taking in the sun and gentle ambience of this enchanting place, we packed our beach gear and returned to our boat to prepare for the trip home.
Fifty Point Marina, part of Fifty Point Conservation Area, is a full service marina offering the following amenities to Lake Ontario Boaters:
- Seasonal and Transient Dockage
- Shore Power
- 10' Draft
- Full Service Fueling Station with Gas, Diesel, Propane and Pumpout
- Outside summer and winter storage for boats and cradles
- Launching Ramp
- 25-Ton Travellift
- Showers
- Laundromat
- Playgound
- Washrooms
- Barbecues
- Camping
- Licensed Restaurant
- Snack Bar
- Variety Store
- Ice
- Drinking Water
- WIFI Internet Access
- Two Clean Sandy Beaches - One for People and One for Pets
- Stocked Fishing Pond
- Scenic Trails and Picnic Areas
As a Clean Marine Certified Marina with an Eco Rating, Fifty Point is ideal for boaters who enjoy docking in a peaceful, natural environment.
If you plan to stop over at Fifty Point Marina as part of your boating travels, it's a good idea to reserve a slip ahead of time. You can call Nancy or Barb for seasonal and transient docking at 905-525-2187.
There is sesaonal dockage for 330 boats with a maximum boat length of 60'.
When planning a boating trip, Fifty Point Marina can't be surpassed for natural beauty, seclusion, amenities and cleanliness.
It's amongst the very finest of Lake Ontario boating destinations near Oakville, Ontario and a place where 'island time' seems to have found it's way.
©2009JoSmith
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Jo-Anne Smith, the author of this article, is a REALTOR® with Sutton Group - Quantum Realty Inc., Oakville, Ontario and welcomes your real estate inquiries. To contact her, visit www.Oakville-BurlingtonHomes.com |
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Jo-Anne Smith, the author of this article, is a REALTOR® with Your Choice Realty , Mississauga, Ontario and welcomes your real estate inquiries. To contact her, visit www.oakville-burlingtonhomes.com |
Jo,
Very nice. I was just there today. And, just away from the lake are some very good Niagara wineries.
Brian
Hi Jo-Anne,
Looks like you had a great trip, and the Ronin, wow what a beauty!
hi Brian,
You were at Fifty Point Conservation Area?
I've been to many of the wineries along the Niagara Peninsula....beautiful. This is the perfect time of year to be visiting there!
Jo
Hi Lynda,
So nice to see you! I hope things are going well for you and your family....
thanks so much for the nice comment,
Jo
Jo-Anne - as Lynda said "what a beauty" ... Isn't sailing a wonderful way to pass a day ... out on the water slipping quietly along ... listening to the gentle lap of the water as the brow cuts through the waves ... or the flapping of the sail as the wind dies or you change course.
Hi Jo,
What a beautiful marina and it appears that it offers any and everything a boater would need or want.
Kathy,
The more one sails, the more it gets under your skin....you've described it perfectly. Did you sail with your brother in law very often?
Jo
Cynthia,
It's certainly one of the nicest I've been to ....I especially like it's natural beauty and peacefulness.
Jo
Jo,
I have a client who wants to buy a winery or a micro-brewery.
So, to a certain extent it was actually "work", even the wine tasting.
Brian
Brian,
It's always nice when we can combine business with pleasure...especially when our clients are enjoying along with us!
Jo
Hi Jo - awesome photos.....Hydrotherapy has it's benefits - makes me want to go out on the boat as summer is nearly over :)
thanks for sharing your sailing trip - it was refreshing !
Sincerely,
Grace
Jo, I must have been away when you posted this. The pictures are stunning and your water is so BLUE. I loved seeing this, you must have had a wonderful time.
Jo-Anne, this place looks amazing. I was just on the Burlington Bridge yesterday and in Oakville, for a few minutes only - showing Liz Moras around ...
I'll have to go looking for this place one of these days. I love the water.
Grace,
Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a lovely comment!
It's always a sad time of the year when we have to plan for putting the boat to sleep for another winter....we're going away sailing again this weekend, likely our last overnight sailing trip this year.
Jo
Thanks Carole!
I hope that you make it here for a visit next year and we can visit some of the beautiful, waterfront sites in an around Oakville and Burlington. Maybe even get out sailing!
Jo
Sylvie,
It sounds like you and Liz did a lot of exploring together and saw many beautiful sights. Was this her first time to this area?
I believe you would really love Fifty Point Conservation Area ....
Jo
Jo, what a lovely outing. You are lucky to live in such a beautiful area.
Brian
hi Brian,
thank you. Yes, it's beautiful around here and one never lacks for enchanting places to visit or things to do....
Jo
Hello Jo,
What beautiful pictures and boat! Such a nice way to spend a couple of days! I too enjoy boat rides however, only on calm days!! Sounds like all is well with you I am so happy for you!! I had to giggle when I read 50 point as that number is not sitting to well me. Had you written this post one day later it was 50 candles for me...such a sad day. I think I am feeling better about it but then again maybe I am just in denial. .) It's not that I am on the down hill side of life that is bothering me it's the fact that ever body part I have is sliding south. teeheehee!! We went to Vegas for it and had a great time.
Take care,
Trace
Jo - only a couple of times but Barrie's family had a small home made one at the cottage in our early years together it was fun but not the same as the one his brother had.
Hi Trace,
So nice to hear from you! 50 is only a number.....to me you'll always be 21. ((-;
We're heading out to BC on Wednesday morning....staying in Kelowna for 5 of our 12 days out there. I'm very excited!!
I'm glad you had a good time in Vegas...
talk with you soon,
Jo
Hi Kathy,
The small sailboats are excellent for learning on and a lot of fun...I remember capsizing a few times on one of them when I was working as an environmental awareness instructor at a summer camp many moons ago....it's definitely more leisurely on a bigger sailboat and only half the work.
You and Barrie will have to come out with us sometime!
Jo
Hi Jo,
Thank you you are such a sweetheart!! I know it is only a number but a high one at that!! teehee!
I am so glad that you are heading out to see your sons and BC. I hope you have a wonderful time I will look forward to hearing/reading all about it.
Take care,
Trace
Hi Trace,
We had a wonderful time out west....Kelowna is absolutely beautiful.
Jo