Belle River Marina

Marina Rules

Marina Rules 2024

Consumption of alcoholic beverages on the dock is prohibited by provincial regulation.

Swimming is available at the nearby beach.

Leashed pets are welcome.

Bins are provided for refuse.

Speed limit is 7 kmh (4 mph) in harbour areas.

The Belle River Marina is not liable for any injury, damage or loss.

Boaters are responsible for customs clearance.

 BoatSmart

You require a Boating License to operate a sea vessel.

Border Crossings by Water

Reporting Requirements for Private Boaters Into Canada

For details, please visit Reporting requirements for private boaters (Canada Border Services Agency).

Reporting from a CBSA marine reporting site

As owner/operator of the boat, it is your responsibility to report to the CBSA when you enter Canadian waters. Go directly to a Telephone Reporting Site-Marine (TRS/M) and follow the instructions posted at the location to request clearance to enter Canada. Only the owner/operator may leave the boat to place the call to the TRC. Everyone must remain onboard until the CBSA gives authorization.

Telephone Reporting Centre (TRC): Toll Free 1-888-226-7277

Making your Report

When you contact the TRC, you will be asked about your trip, passengers, and whether you have any goods to declare. As the owner/operator of the boat, only you can report to the TRC. You must collect the information from each passenger onboard and provide it to the TRC.

Requirements for non-residents of Canada:

• Full name, date of birth, and citizenship
• Length and purpose of the stay in Canada
• Destination
• Identification
  • When you enter Canada, a border services officer will ask to see your passport and a valid visa, if you are arriving from a country for which one is required. Visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website to learn more about what travel documents are required.
  • Citizens of the U.S. who are members of the NEXUS program may present their membership card as proof of identification and as a document that denotes citizenship (when coming from the U.S.).
  • Citizens of the U.S. who are members of the FAST program may use their cards as proof of identity when arriving.
  • Permanent residents of the U.S. who are members of the NEXUS or FAST programs must travel with a passport and proof of permanent residence, and may be asked to present these documents to the officer upon arrival at the border.
  • Permanent residents of the U.S. who are members of NEXUS also need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) when transiting through Canada. Citizens of the U.S. and Canada are exempted.
  • All visitors arriving from or transiting through the U.S. are encouraged to visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website for information concerning the U.S. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and the requirements to enter or return to the U.S.

Your CBSA report number and secondary inspection

A CBSA officer at the TRC will determine whether further verification or examination is needed. If you do not need further verification, the officer will provide you with a report number. If a secondary inspection is necessary, the officer will advise you to remain at the TRS/M, or go to one if you are reporting from the water, and to ensure that all goods and passengers remain onboard. The CBSA officer who conducts the secondary inspection will provide you with the report number. The minimum fine for failing to report to the CBSA upon entry to Canada is CAN$1,000.