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Best Boat Ramps and Jordan Station Docking Spots on Lake Ontario
Jordan Harbour Marina sits on a sheltered, almost land-locked bay on the south shore of Lake Ontario, eight miles east of Grimsby and five west of Port Dalhousie. This page covers launching here: the ramp, the harbour, what the water does under you, and what the fishing is like. The ramp at Jordan Harbour Marina The marina has a double-wide concrete launch ramp with room to turn and park a trailer. It opens straight into the protected basin rather than onto open lake, so you
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Mar 302 min read


Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario Near Jordan Harbour
Lake Ontario is cold, deep and fresh, which is why its wrecks are among the best preserved anywhere. Two of the most significant sit almost on our doorstep. Most of them, though, are not places you can go — and that is worth saying plainly, because the internet is full of pages implying otherwise. The Hamilton and the Scourge Two American schooners lost in a sudden squall on the night of 8 August 1813, during the War of 1812. They went down with most of their crews and were n
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Jun 4, 20242 min read


Discovering Jordan Station: A Historical Gem in Ontario
Introduction Nestled in the heart of Niagara Region, Jordan Station, Ontario, is a place brimming with historical charm and natural...
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Feb 19, 20243 min read


Exploring Jordan Harbour Marina: A Hidden Oasis
About Jordan Harbour Jordan Harbour sits on the south shore of Lake Ontario between Grimsby and Port Dalhousie — a shallow, almost land-locked bay eight miles east of one and five west of the other. Stone breakwaters just east of the entrance create a protected basin, which is what makes it a usable harbour when the lake is up. The marina is a seasonal operation. Slips are let for the season rather than by the night, and the harbour is quiet in a way that the bigger marinas a
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Feb 5, 20242 min read
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