Partnership
This website is an initiative of the Association for the Protection of the Cedar Lakes and the result of a constructive collaboration with the Municipality of Messines — working together to protect the health of our lakes and waterways.
In Messines, washing your boat is mandatory.
Everything you need to know to comply with regulations and help prevent the spread of invasive aquatic species
Popular topics
Before you launch
Rules and steps to follow
Location of decontamination station for watercraft
Location details and interactive map
Fines and penalties
What happens if rules are broken
Types of watercraft covered by regulation
Motorized and non-motorized: kayaks, canoes, etc.
Residents: What you need to know
Sticker and free access to decontamination stations
Visitors: What you need to know
Fees and how to get a decontamination certificate.Map of facilities
Boat washing station and municipal office
Boat washing station
65, rue Principale
Messines, QC, J0X 2J0
Messines, QC, J0X 2J0
Open 24/7 from April to October
Messines municipal office
70, rue Principale
Messines, QC, J0X 2J0
Messines, QC, J0X 2J0
Monday to Thursday:
8:00 am to 12:00 am / 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Boat ramps
Boat Ramp A
Lac Blue Sea
37, chemin du Quai
37, chemin du Quai
Boat Ramp B
Petit lac des Cèdres
12, chemin Gorley
12, chemin Gorley
Boat Ramp C
Grand lac des Cèdres
19, chemin Clark
19, chemin Clark
Our fight against invasive aquatic species
