Boat Washing Station

The risk of introducing invasive exotic species is significant. Several species, such as the zebra mussel, the spiny water flea, the fishhook waterflea and the Chinese mystery snail, are right at our doorstep. Their introduction into Brome Lake would threaten water users, the lake's biodiversity and surrounding property values.

All types of boats are covered by the by-law.

How Does it Work?

For the 2025 season, the washing station is located at 704 Lakeside Road.

Fees vary based on user type and boat type. Please refer to the table below for detailed pricing.

Residents who request it can obtain an access pass that will allow them to wash their boats for free.

Any watercraft without mechanical propulsion powered by an energy source. This includes, but is not limited to, canoes, kayaks, pedalos, paddleboards, sailboards and kiteboards.

Yes, watercraft navigating on the streams that lead into Brome Lake must be washed. The following streams are navigable: Quilliams, McLaughlin, Argyll, Coldbrook, Pearson, and Inverness.

The washing certificate expires when the boat leaves the lake or after 24 hours.

If the cottage is located on the lake and the watercraft remains moored at the dock for the duration of your stay, the validity of the wash certificate may be extended. When providing proof of wash, please also present your rental agreement to the patrol officer, who will adjust the expiration date accordingly.

Yes, at this time we have no way of proving that you have not visited another body of water in the meantime.

No, only the Brome Lake washing certificate is accepted.

Brome Lake residents with proof of residence, as well as non-residents who rent a dock, must apply for a sticker for their motorized and non-motorized watercraft. 

The procedure is as follows:

1. Create your citizen account
2. Check your confirmation email to finalize the creation of your citizen account
3. Return to the portal and log in with your credentials
4. Submit your sticker requests

Check Out the Steps To Follow

Residents and non-residents who rent a mooring space for their motorized watercraft. Applicants must present their rental lease for the current year.

Yes. As of 2025, all types of boats must have a valid sticker.

The sticker affixed to your old watercraft will no longer be valid. However, once you've purchased a new watercraft, you can apply for a new sticker free of charge.

Yes, but you must ensure that the watercraft has been washed at the Brome Lake boat wash station and that a washing certificate has been issued within the last 24 hours.