Municipality of Messines

Consult the map for the location of the decontamination station and the various public boat ramps.

First of all, the certificate confirms that you have decontaminated your boat. In addition, the certificate contains a QR code that allows access to the lake by opening the gate for launching and exiting. Your wash certificate remains active as long as you don't leave the lake.

Yes, boat decontamination is mandatory.

The municipality of Messines has adopted a by-law making it compulsory to wash boats before launching them into the water on its territory.

Boat washing and inspection is an effective way of preventing the spread of invasive alien species, and all boaters can do their part to ensure that our waterways remain healthy for future generations.

Your cooperation is essential to their protection and preservation.

You must wash your boat before each launch. As soon as the boat leaves a lake, it must be decontaminated before being put back in the water, regardless of the body of water, as long as it is located on Messines territory.

No. To ensure proper decontamination of your boat, you must use a 2600 psi pressure washer. If the pressure is lower, there's a risk that not all organisms will be dislodged. Temperature also plays an essential role. It must be at 60o Celsius at all times.

Boats stored on land bordering a body of water that have not been used on another body of water do not have to be washed when they are first launched, and this remains the case as long as your boat(s) do not leave the body of water bordering your property. As soon as it leaves the lake, the boat must be decontaminated on its return.

A resident is anyone who lives permanently (owner or tenant) or has a secondary residence in Messines. Also considered a resident is anyone who owns property (land) in Messines, as well as the resident's spouse, children and step-children.

• For out-of-town visitors, the rate for boat washing is $25 for motorized boats and $10 for non-motorized boats. This fee is payable at the pay station at the decontamination station.
• Messines residents (owners, spouse, children and step-children, tenant-resident) can purchase an access card for the initial price of $10, which entitles the holder to an unlimited number of washes for the season. A $10 fee will be charged to replace a lost, broken or stolen card; otherwise, no annual renewal fee.
• Seasonal renters (cottages and campgrounds) can take advantage of an annual pass at a cost of $80, which entitles them to a boat wash at no extra charge. However, this card may only be used to wash your boat. Any use of this card by a third party will result in cancellation of the card and no refund will be given.
• Non-Messines residents wishing to purchase a seasonal pass may do so for 150$, entitling them to an unlimited number of washes.

Yes, a package has been created for non-residents. The non-resident annual fee is $ $150. This package gives you unlimited access to the decontamination station.

If you are a non-resident but rent a space on a campground for the summer, or rent a cottage for the entire summer, you can take advantage of a seasonal rate of $80. To be considered a seasonal resident, you must send us the appropriate form, duly completed by the person in authority indicated on the form, proving that you are renting a residence, cottage or campsite on a seasonal basis.

There is no specific rate for renting or lending a dock. It's your residency status that determines the rate.

• For out-of-town visitors, the rate for boat washing is $25 for motorized boats and $10 for non-motorized boats. This fee is payable at the pay station at the decontamination station.
• Messines residents (owners, spouse, children and stepchildren, tenant-resident) can purchase an access card for the initial price of $10, which entitles the holder to an unlimited number of washes for the season. A $10 fee will be charged to replace a lost, broken or stolen card; otherwise, no annual renewal fee.
• Seasonal renters (cottages and campgrounds) can take advantage of an annual privilege package at a cost of $80, which entitles them to a boat wash at no extra charge. However, this card may only be used to wash your boat. Any use of this card by a third party will result in its cancellation, and no refund will be given.
• Non-Messines residents wishing to purchase a seasonal pass may do so for $150, entitling them to an unlimited number of washes.

There is no specific rate for renting or lending a dock. If you are a resident of Messines, whether you own or rent, the annual resident rate applies. Messines residents (owners, spouse, children and stepchildren, tenant-resident) can purchase an access card for the initial price of $10, which entitles the holder to an unlimited number of washes for the season. A fee of $10 will be charged for the replacement of a lost, broken or stolen card; otherwise, there is no annual renewal fee.

When registering their boats, owners must indicate the mooring location.

You must provide proof that you live at this address (electricity account in your name, address on driver's license, etc.) and register as a tenant, not as an owner. You'll then receive an access card at an initial cost of $10. Annual renewal of the card is free of charge, unless it has to be replaced due to loss, breakage or theft.

No. To obtain a resident annual-rate pass, you must prove that you own the watercraft. Otherwise, the person placing the boat on your property must obtain a non-resident annual-rate pass.

Unless you're staying in Messines for the summer, you'll have to pay the visitor rate directly at the wash station ($25 per decontamination session). If your place of residence is on the shore of the lake on which you plan to sail, your wash certificate remains in effect as long as you don't take your boat out of the water. If, during your stay, you decide to visit other lakes, including Messines, you will have to go through the decontamination station and pay the $25 fee to obtain a new cleaning certificate.

The cost of decontamination a non-motorized bat is 10$