How do I back down the single ramp at Ashbridges Bay when both lanes are busy?
Verified: 2026-05-24
Quick answer
Use the east lane for launching; retrieve on the west lane. Coordinate with dock hands.
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- Transit nearby
- Accessible
- ramp etiquette
- trailer towing
- launch procedure
Detailed answer
Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch has one concrete ramp with two lanes. The east lane is designated for launching, the west for retrieval. On busy summer mornings, a dock hand from the City of Toronto Parks, Recreation and Forestry may direct traffic. Pro tip: arrive before 7 AM on weekends to avoid the queue backing up onto Lake Shore Boulevard East. If the ramp is full, idle in the Outer Harbour holding area north of the ramp—do not block the ABYC fuel dock or marina entrance. Single-axle trailers with boats under 25 feet move fastest; larger vessels may need two dock hands during peak current.
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