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Fishing charters
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Gimli trips depart from Gimli Harbour; exact meeting coordinates are supplied in the booking confirmation. The operator also lists Hecla trips departing from the Gull Harbour area.
Desolation Sound Yacht Charters offers sail and power yacht charters from Comox, with bareboat and skipper-assisted options. Its planning material covers Desolation Sound, Jervis Inlet and the Broughton Archipelago. Start with the operator’s experience review and boat selection, then discuss a route and provisioning plan that fit the charter length and your crew.
Harbour Cruises offers private events aboard its Vancouver fleet alongside scheduled sightseeing and dining sailings. Charters can be arranged for corporate gatherings, weddings and personal celebrations. Cruises depart from the Denman Street dock in Coal Harbour. Decide whether your group needs exclusive use of a vessel, then discuss the occasion, guest requirements and date with the events team.
Ahoy Sailing Charters offers bareboat keelboat sailing from Kingston’s Portsmouth Olympic Harbour for Lake Ontario and the Thousand Islands. The operator reviews a sailing résumé before confirming availability. Boat-specific equipment lists and return instructions help guests plan a stay aboard. Its downtown office and charter boat location are different, so confirm where to meet for handover.
Navark arranges private cruises for celebrations, weddings and corporate groups on the St. Lawrence in the Montréal area. Its event fleet includes boats based in Longueuil, with departure options varying by vessel. The operator also sells public cruises and runs river shuttles, so choose the private-event enquiry when you want a boat reserved for your group.
Sail Halifax offers private sailing charters on Halifax Harbour aboard Play D’eau. Bookings reserve the boat for one group, with sailing shaped around the occasion and conditions. The operator describes harbour outings, sunset sails and special events, with onboard seating, an interior salon and a washroom. Confirm the boarding location and the arrangements that matter to your group before booking.
Covered Bridge Adventures is based in Hartland and advertises guided fishing by boat on the Saint John River and nearby waters. Half-day and full-day options are listed, along with scenic river tours and custom trips. The meeting location depends on the agreed outing, making a discussion of the fishing area, equipment and travel arrangements a useful first step.
Kingston Sailing Charters offers bareboat sailing from Collins Bay Marina in Kingston. The charterer operates the vessel independently, and the company requires evidence of relevant boating experience. Its fleet and equipment information support planning a freshwater sailing holiday, with Lake Ontario and the Thousand Islands described as regional cruising options. Confirm eligibility, the chosen boat and permitted itinerary before booking.
Greenback Guiding & Outfitting advertises private open-water fishing trips on Lake Winnipeg from Gimli, with additional Hecla Island options. The summer programme includes half-day and full-day charters, equipment and guided fishing. Select the departure area before arranging accommodation, and confirm the chosen package’s inclusions, licence requirements and weather terms directly. Winter ice-fishing products are separate from these boat outings.
These profiles are researched from operator websites. They do not show live availability or take bookings. Confirm the vessel, departure point, total cost, weather policy and accessibility directly before committing.