Thornbury Harbour

The Thornbury Harbour (VHF-Monitor Channel 68) features a full-service marina, located on the beautiful shores of South Georgian Bay. Situated in downtown Thornbury, the Harbour is a popular destination for residents and visitors wishing to explore the local waters. The Thornbury Harbour is owned by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and is managed and operated by the Town of The Blue Mountains. Please note, paid parking is in effect for visitors.

The Launch Ramp will be closed for the season as of November 2, 2021.

Click to Open: Harbour Map

Quick Links

Land Storage & Haul Out Mooring & Slips Thornbury Yacht Club

Harbour Amenities

30 Amp Power
Gas and Diesel For Sale
Private Washrooms and Showers
Marine Supply and Repair Nearby
Pet and Family Friendly
Steps to Downtown Thornbury

Harbour Fuel System Upgrades

The Town will be replacing the fuel system at the Thornbury Harbour this fall. This project will include the installation of new fuel dispensers, new underground fuel lines, and new above-ground fuel tanks. The new dispensers will increase safety, and the new fuel tanks will be easier to inspect for leaks and degradation.

Removal of existing dispensers, underground fuel lines and tanks is scheduled to begin the week of October 18, and substantial completion of the new system is planned for mid-December.

Directions

- The Harbour is located at 41 Bruce Street North, Thornbury
- Take Highway 26 westward from Barrie or eastward from Owen Sound
- Thornbury is 20 km west of Collingwood and 12 km east of Meaford
- On reaching the stop lights at the centre of Town (Bruce Street), turn north towards the Bay and then right at the stop sign (Huron Street)
- The road descends steeply to the river then turns north to the Harbour
- Thornbury Harbour is located at the south end of Nottawasaga Bay between Collingwood and Meaford at the mouth of the Beaver River
- The only significant offshore hazards in the vicinity are the Mary Ward Shoals, 5 nm to the east of the Harbour
- Approaching from the north, you will see the prominent Blue Mountain (150 metre high) to the east and a smaller escarpment to the west
- Another prominent landmark is the white Thornbury Water Tower which stands about 1 kilometre inland
- A fairway buoy "TT" is located at 44° 34.15' N, 80° 26.53' W, off the Harbour mouth. From this buoy the course to the end of the pier is 205° True
- The channel into the Harbour is to the left of the end of the pier
- A landfall light is located at the end of the pier, showing white if you are on course, red if you are to the right of the course, and green if you are to the left of the course