Lake Saint Francis
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===Charts=== | ===Charts=== | ||
Charts from the Canadian Hydrogaphical Service: | Charts from the Canadian Hydrogaphical Service: | ||
| - | + | * 1411 St Lawrence Seaway Lac St Louis to Lac St Francois | |
| - | 1411 St Lawrence Seaway Lac St Louis to Lac St Francois | + | * 1412 St Lawrence Seaway Lake St Francis East |
| - | + | * 1413 St Lawernce Seaway Lake St Franics West | |
| - | 1412 St Lawrence Seaway Lake St Francis East | + | * |
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| - | 1413 St Lawernce Seaway Lake St Franics West | + | |
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===Weather=== | ===Weather=== | ||
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Typical southern Canada weather, cruising season from May to September, peaks in June to August and ice from December to March. | Typical southern Canada weather, cruising season from May to September, peaks in June to August and ice from December to March. | ||
Sources for weather forecasting: | Sources for weather forecasting: | ||
| - | http://www.theweathernetwork.com/index.php?product=nmmarinefx&marinecode=CAQC0817 | + | * [http://www.theweathernetwork.com/index.php?product=nmmarinefx&marinecode=CAQC0817 Weather Network] |
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===Radio Nets=== | ===Radio Nets=== | ||
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===Search and Rescue=== | ===Search and Rescue=== | ||
| - | Canada Coast | + | Canada Coast Guard - JRCC Trenton.<br> |
| - | JRCC Trenton | + | 24-hour emergency numbers: Toll-free (within Canada): 1-800-267-7270, Phone: (613) 965-3870, Fax: (613) 965-7190, Telex: 066-2282 |
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| - | 24-hour emergency numbers: | + | |
| - | Toll-free (within Canada): 1-800-267-7270 | + | |
| - | Phone: (613) 965-3870 | + | |
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| - | Fax: (613) 965-7190 | + | |
| - | Telex: 066-2282 | + | |
There is apparently an inshore rescue boat station on the lake based in Valleyfield, Quebec. | There is apparently an inshore rescue boat station on the lake based in Valleyfield, Quebec. | ||
===Navigation=== | ===Navigation=== | ||
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There is a dredged and bouyed channel the length of the lake. Pleasure craft must give way to commercial shipping. | There is a dredged and bouyed channel the length of the lake. Pleasure craft must give way to commercial shipping. | ||
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===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ||
| - | List places of interest, tours | + | List places of interest, tours, etc. |
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | ===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | ||
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===Eateries=== | ===Eateries=== | ||
| - | * Don Cherry's | + | * Don Cherry's. This is pub food, they have a patio, it is located in the Cornwall Civic Complex, next door to Marina 2000 |
| - | This is pub food, they have a patio, it is located in the Cornwall Civic Complex, next door to Marina 2000 | + | * King's. This is where people go to get cheaper fuel, and mostly fast food. Try the poutine. I understand the steak sandwich/sub is greasy but well liked. |
| - | * King's | + | * Gaetan's. A chip wagon between Cornwall and Summerstown. There is a dock with about 3 foot draft. |
| - | This is where people go to get cheaper fuel, and mostly fast food. Try the poutine. I understand the steak sandwich/sub is greasy but well liked. | + | |
| - | * Gaetan's | + | |
| - | A chip wagon between Cornwall and Summerstown. There is a dock with about 3 foot draft. | + | |
* Blue Anchor | * Blue Anchor | ||
* Edgewater | * Edgewater | ||
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| - | ===Marine Stores | + | ===Marine Stores Facilities=== |
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. | Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. | ||
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Revision as of 20:37, 30 May 2008
Lake St Francis
Background
Lake St Francis or Lac St Francois is a widening of the St Lawerence river in the region of the Quebec/Ontario border. It is 47 km in length , running from Cornwall Island, just beyond the Snell and Eisenhower Seaway Locks to the Beauharnois Canal and it’s two locks. There is a dredged Seaway channel to a depth of 27 feet. The St Lawrence drops about 12 inches through the length of this section.
Charts
Charts from the Canadian Hydrogaphical Service:
- 1411 St Lawrence Seaway Lac St Louis to Lac St Francois
- 1412 St Lawrence Seaway Lake St Francis East
- 1413 St Lawernce Seaway Lake St Franics West
Weather
Typical southern Canada weather, cruising season from May to September, peaks in June to August and ice from December to March.
Sources for weather forecasting:
Radio Nets
no information available
Search and Rescue
Canada Coast Guard - JRCC Trenton.
24-hour emergency numbers: Toll-free (within Canada): 1-800-267-7270, Phone: (613) 965-3870, Fax: (613) 965-7190, Telex: 066-2282
There is apparently an inshore rescue boat station on the lake based in Valleyfield, Quebec.
There is a dredged and bouyed channel the length of the lake. Pleasure craft must give way to commercial shipping.
Check-in facilities
Entrance to the west end, or upstream part of the lake is though American locks.
Ports and Popular Stops
- Cornwall, Ontario
- Summerstown, Ontario
- South Lancster, Ontario
- St. Anicet, Quebec
- Port Lewis, Quebec
- Riviere Beaudette, Quebec
- St. Zotique, Quebec
- Valleyfield, Quebec
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Marina 2000 Cornwall, Ontario
- Gray's Creek Marina - and Conservaiton Area, Cornwall, Ontario
- King's Marina, Snye, Quebec (Akwasasne)
- Summerstown Marina, Summerstown, Ontario
- Wimpey's Marina, Summerstown, Ontario
- Roy's Marina, Sumerstown, Ontario
- Mac's Marina, South Lancaster, Ontario
- Rasin River Marina, South Lancster, Ontario
- Creg Quay Marina, Bainsville, Ontario
- St. Anicet Marina, St. Anicet, Quebec
- Marina de la Pointe, St. Anicet, Quebec
- Port Lewis Marina, Port Lewis, Quebec
- Castagnier Marina, St. Zotique, Quebec
- Club Nautique, Ile Raymonde, Quebec
- Marina Valleyfield, Valleyfield Quebec
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Offshore Islands
List Islands
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Laundry
Grocery Stores
Eateries
- Don Cherry's. This is pub food, they have a patio, it is located in the Cornwall Civic Complex, next door to Marina 2000
- King's. This is where people go to get cheaper fuel, and mostly fast food. Try the poutine. I understand the steak sandwich/sub is greasy but well liked.
- Gaetan's. A chip wagon between Cornwall and Summerstown. There is a dock with about 3 foot draft.
- Blue Anchor
- Edgewater
- TJ's
- Creg Quay
- Ile Raymond
- St Anicet
- St. Zotique
- Valleyfield
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Marine Stores Facilities
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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