Meldrum Bay Marina — CUSTOMS CLEARANCE POINT for US-flagged vessels entering Canada. Gas+diesel, showers, laundry. West end of Manitoulin Island — gateway to Mississagi Strait and Lake Huron.
Meldrum Bay Marina is a modern full-service marina on the west end of Manitoulin Island at the entrance to the Mississagi Strait. Its most significant feature for Great Loop cruisers is the Canadian Customs Office on site, making it a convenient border entry point for US-flagged vessels entering Canadian waters. Gas and diesel available with deep-water access to all docks.
| Location | Meldrum Bay ON (West Manitoulin Island) |
| Water Body | North Channel — West Manitoulin |
| GPS | 45.916° N, 83.112° W |
| VHF Channel | 68 |
| Season | May to October |
| Ownership |
Additional: CANADIAN CUSTOMS OFFICE on site. Conference room. Visitors lounge. Modern deep-water docks.
| Fuel Types | Gasoline + Diesel |
The Customs Office on site sets this marina apart for US-flagged vessels. Western end of the North Channel route — the next stop heading east is Little Current. Village of Meldrum Bay is very small — basic provisions only. Fuel here before heading east into the channel.
Gas and diesel confirmed. Top up here — next reliable fuel heading east is Little Current (Spider Bay Marina or town fuel dock).
📍 Meldrum Bay ON P0P 1M0
📅 Season: May to October
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