# What is the freeboard height of the boarding docks at Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch during low Lake Ontario water levels?

**Category:** Facilities & Infrastructure
**Verified:** 2026-05-24
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## Quick answer

Freeboard ranges 0.5-1.2 metres depending on seasonal water levels.

## Detailed answer

The boarding docks at Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch, managed by City of Toronto Parks, feature fixed concrete floats. During low water periods, typically late summer and fall, freeboard increases significantly, making it challenging for smaller vessels to load passengers safely. Boaters should monitor water levels via the Toronto Harbour Commissioners gauge and consider fender arrangements or alternative boarding times.

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