Water Sports · Ontario
Rosedale Parkette
A marina and boat rental on Balsam Lake at Rosedale in Kawartha Lakes, renting pontoons and fishing boats, with fuel, a shop and pump-out. Reviewers praise the friendly, helpful staff.
What visitors say
Reviews for this listing describe Rosedale Marina, near the Rosedale lock on the Trent-Severn Waterway, with direct access to Balsam Lake. Boaters mention a fuel dock that's easy to reach, a shop and pump-out service for larger boats.
Most visitors come to rent. Pontoons are the usual pick for families and groups, and a smaller motorboat is also available. Renters say the boats are safe, clean and reliable, and staff help you choose the right one. Dogs have been welcome on board. Regulars say prices are hard to beat, and one group whose day was cut short by rain got a good part of their money back.
Passing boaters speak well of the crew too. Two separate groups with breakdowns, one on a long-weekend night, were helped by staff and given an overnight slip until repairs could be sorted.
The rating is solid but not flawless: there's a cluster of one-star ratings, most without written detail. One older review asked for a proper washroom rather than portables, while a more recent one says there is one. One visitor was puzzled that something free in summer, likely parking or docking, only starts in mid-June.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 150 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Rosedale Parkette directly.