Windermere & Beaumaris Wharf Review

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Both the Beaumaris wooden dock and Windermere floating docks at their respective wharves have reached the end of their useful life, and the 2025 Capital Budget included funding for replacement of said docks.

The Beaumaris and Windermere wharves play significant roles in the Township’s water transportation infrastructure. Lake travel serves as the primary access to island properties and an alternative mode for travelling between properties and to commercial locations.

See the news feed below for up to date Council and Committee decisions.

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Both the Beaumaris wooden dock and Windermere floating docks at their respective wharves have reached the end of their useful life, and the 2025 Capital Budget included funding for replacement of said docks.

The Beaumaris and Windermere wharves play significant roles in the Township’s water transportation infrastructure. Lake travel serves as the primary access to island properties and an alternative mode for travelling between properties and to commercial locations.

See the news feed below for up to date Council and Committee decisions.

How do I get involved?

  • Stay Updated: Keep track of the project’s progress by signing up to "Follow the Project" and checking the "Engagement Timeline" on the right side of the page.
  • Spread the Word: Share this page with your local network. Greater participation and feedback will allow us to better scope the improvements to respond to your unique neighborhood needs.

  • Update: Council & Committee Direction from October 15

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    At its meeting on October 15, 2025, Council chose to proceed with the Windermere Wharf Dock replacement but to defer the Maple Leaf Dock replacement. See full update below.

    That same day, General/Finance Committee heard from multiple delegates regarding the Beaumaris Wood Dock, in which guided discussions to review the options and vote in favour of exploring a potential lease of the Township's Beaumaris Docks in order to preserve the historical seasonal use. Staff are currently exploring a potential lease option to bring forward at a future Committee meeting. See full update below.

    Windermere

    When Council considered the Award of Tender for the Windermere Wharf Floating Dock Replacement, as outlined in Staff Report OPS-2024-047 (p. 69) they kept the delegations' comments in mind and Council chose to proceed with the Windermere Wharf Dock replacement but to defer the Maple Leaf Dock replacement portion of the project at this time.

    Approved Plan (Windermere Wharf Dock)


    Postponed Plan (Maple Leaf Dock)

    Beaumaris

    The report brought to Committee, Staff Report OPS-2025-049 (p. 127), provided an overview of the options for the refurbishment/replacement of the Beaumaris Wood Dock. Following receipt of a Closed Session report, Committee reviewed the options and voted in favour of exploring a potential lease of the Township's Beaumaris Docks in order to preserve the historical seasonal use.

    Staff are currently exploring a potential lease option to bring forward at a future Committee meeting.

    Current Project Standing


    *For high-quality versions of these images, view Staff Report OPS-2024-047 (pg. 69)

  • Update: Committee Direction from August 13

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    At its meeting on August 13, 2025, the General/Finance Committee reviewed the proposed dock designs for Windermere Wharf and Beaumaris Wharf.

    Both wharves (Windermere and Beaumaris) were confirmed to have reached the end of their useful life. The Township sought community input on proposed dock layouts, and staff held consultations with area stakeholders.

    Windermere

    Committee approved the proposed layout for the Windermere dock, with the condition that the public be informed about the layout, and any comments submitted will be forwarded to Council before final approval.

    Review the report and Windermere layout here (pgs. 195-258): Report OPS-2025-039 - Beaumaris and Windermere Wharf Project Layouts

    Beaumaris

    Committee postponed approval of the Beaumaris dock layout. Staff are to provide additional information on materials.

Page last updated: 04 Nov 2025, 08:52 AM