Peterborough Marina Season Extended To October

When the Marina opened on June 12 this year after delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Peterborough planned for a shortened season at the Marina due to an expected decrease in boating traffic, staffing requirements, and costs. 

Boaters with mooring space at the Marina signed agreements that specified the Marina would be closing on Labour Day, Monday, September 7th, but the City had committed to review the operating situation as the season progressed to determine whether the closing date could be shifted to Thanksgiving weekend.

A review has now been conducted, and as such the closing date has indeed been shifted: Peterborough Marina operating season is extending its typical closing day on Thanksgiving, which is Monday, October 12th this year.

Photo via City of Peterborough website

Local and regional boaters are making use of this recreational facility in the centre of Peterborough, says Councillor Lesley Parnell, the chair of Council’s Arenas, Parks and Recreation Portfolio.

“We’ve been taking a phased, cautious approach to re-opening our community’s recreation facilities to the public,” she says. “We re-opened the Marina for a shortened season to begin with to gauge interest and to manage the new operating conditions. I’m thrilled that we’re now able to keep the Marina open until its typical closing day this year.”

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