Web Links

This page is a compilation of the four sub-sections of Web links:
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General, Port Tenants, Environment and Recreation

General Links

The Association of Canadian Port Authorities (ACPA) is an independent, not-for-profit Association. The Association groups together ports and harbours and related marine interests into one, national association. It represents all Canada Port Authorities, companies doing business in the marine sector and various government entities. The ACPA is the pre-eminent Association for the advocacy and advancement of the Canadian Port Industry. Association members contribute greatly to the local, regional and national economy of Canada.
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is an alliance of leading ports in the Western Hemisphere, protecting and advancing the common interests of its diverse members as they connect their communities with the global transportation system.
The Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) was founded 42 years ago to represent the interests of marine industry stakeholders who rely on efficient and competitive marine transportation services. With a membership of more than 120 organizations comprised of major Canadian and U.S. corporations, the CMC is focused on building strong industry-government partnerships, achieving modal equality, and promoting the environmental and safety benefits of the marine mode. In bringing together all sectors of the economy that rely on a cost efficient marine transportation industry, CMC is able to present a strong voice to address marine related legislation and issues that ultimately affect the competitiveness of their members. Their advocacy efforts extend to Canadian federal and provincial governments as well as to U.S. federal and state agencies and governments.
Marine Delivers is a marine industry awareness campaign targeting government and policymakers with the goal of educating people on the importance of marine transportation and its key benefits, particularly regarding environmentalism, safety and efficiency.
Green Marine is a voluntary, bi-national program designed to strengthen the marine sector's environmental performance through a process of continuous improvement; build stronger relations with Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Waterway stakeholders; and improve the awareness of the marine industry's activities and its environmental benefits.
www.investinhamilton.ca is a recently-launched site from Hamilton Economic Development promoting the multitude of opportunities in Hamilton. The site is user friendly and provides easy and direct access to municipal and relevant business information. Features include information on Site Selections, Incentives and Programs, a City Profile, and sections for Small Business and Living in Hamilton.
The City of Hamilton web site provides a great deal of information on the City and its activities.
The City of Burlington web site provides a great deal of information on the City and its activities.
The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
The Burlington Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1947, and is a volunteer organization of business and professional people who have joined together for the purpose of promoting the civic, commercial and industrial progress of their community. Burlington's economic well-being is directly related to the calibre of work that is done by the Chamber.
Great Lakes and Seaway Shipping Web Page the online source for Great Lakes commercial shipping information. Updated daily the page features up to the minute News, vessel passages from around the lakes and seaway, extensive Photo Galleries, Facts and Figures, Where to Buy, Calendar of Events and comprehensive list of Links.
The Hamilton Transportation Club, founded in 1925 for, "the interchange of ideas regarding transportation and communication to increase the knowledge of its members for mutual benefit of the traffic field in general, and for the advancement of personal acquaintance and good fellowship among members." (quoted from the Hamilton Transportation Club home page)

Magazines & Publications

Canadian Sailings is a leading publisher of transportation and trade logistics information for Canada's shipping community, providing in-depth coverage of news and events from coast to coast in addition to weekly sailing schedules. Throughout the year, Canadian Sailings publishes eight international trade surveys, a dozen port features, four Canadian shipbuilding sections, a Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway special, and Shipper Focus features and Industry Profiles, as well as Cruise North America and a special issue on temperature-controlled cargo.
Great Lakes / Seaway Review

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Port Tenant Links

Alphabetical list of all port tenants with active web links.

Company Name	Website	Pier Number
Agrico Canada Limited	http://www.agricocanada.com/	Pier 25
Aluminous Lighting Products	http://www.aluminous.com/	Pier 10
American Water Canada Corp.	http://www.amwater.com/	Pier 25
Attic Mechanical & Maintenance Ltd.	http://www.atticmechanical.com/	Pier 10
BakerCorp	http://www.bakercorp.com/	Pier 15
BBQ Catering	http://www.bbqcatering.com/	Pier 15
Bermingham Foundation Solution	http://www.berminghammer.com/	Pier 10
Biox Canada Limited	http://www.bioxcorp.com/	Pier 12
Bitumar (Hamilton) Inc.	http://www.bitumar.com/	Pier 26
Brewers Marine Supply	http://www.brewersmarine.com/	Piers 5-8
Bunge Canada	http://www.bungecanada.com/	Pier 11
Canadian Motorcyle Association	http://www.canmocycle.ca/	Admin Building
Certispec Services Inc.	http://www.certispec.com/	Pier 26
Clare Moore Refrigeration	http://www.claremoore.com/	Pier 15
Columbian Chemicals	http://www.columbianchemicals.com/	Pier 23
Dr. Walter D.J. Owsianik	http://www.traveldoctor.net/	Admin Building
EnsSolutions Stabilization	http://www.enssolutions.com/	Pier 15
Exclusive Services	http://www.exclusiveservices.ca/	Pier 15
Fastenal Company Canada	http://www.fastenal.com/	Pier 15
Federal Marine Terminals	http://www.fmtcargo.com/	Pier 15
Federal Marine Terminals	http://www.fmtcargo.com/	Pier 12
Federal Marine Terminals	http://www.fmtcargo.com/	Pier 14
Great Lakes Stevedoring Co. Ltd.	http://www.qsl.com/	Pier 24
Hamilton Port Authority	http://www.hamiltonport.ca/	Pier 25
Hamilton Port Authority	http://www.hamiltonport.ca/	Admin Building
Harbour Marine Services	http://www.harbourmarineservices.com/	Piers 5-8
Hatch Ltd.	http://www.hatch.ca/	Pier 15
Heddle Marine Service Inc.	http://www.heddlemarine.com/	Pier 14
Hooper Engineered Vessels International, Division of HWE	http://www.hooperwelding.com/	Pier 25
IKO Industries Ltd.	http://www.iko.com/	Pier 11
Intertek Caleb Brett	http://www.intertek-cb.com	Pier 15
Kinsdale Carriers	http://www.kinsdale.com/	Pier 22
Lafarge Canada Inc.	http://www.lafargenorthamerica.com/	Pier 11
Lafarge Canada Inc.	http://www.lafargenorthamerica.com/	Pier 26
Lakeport Brewing	http://www.lakeportbrewing.ca	Pier 10
Lakeshore Sand Co. (Ont.) Ltd. A division of Fairmount Minerals	http://www.fairmountminerals.com/	Pier 23
Liquid Rubber Engineered Coatings	http://www.liquidrubber.ca/	Pier 15
M.E.A. (Maritime Employers Association)	http://www.mea.ca/	Pier 15
McKeil Marine Ltd.	http://www.mckeil.com/	Pier 15
Mission to Seafarers	http://www.missiontoseafarers.ca/	Pier 10
Noble Trade Inc.	http://www.nobletrade.ca/	Pier 15
North 44 Marine Sales Inc.	http://www.north44marine.com	Piers 5-8
Ocean Ontario Towing (Group Ocean)	http://www.groupocean.com/	Piers 5-8
Ontario Sailing	http://www.ontariosailing.ca/	Piers 5-8
Ontario Tank Wash	http://www.ontariotankwash.com/	Pier 26
Outdoor Travel	http://www.rvvacations.com/	Pier 25
Parks Canada Discovery Centre	http://www.pc.gc.ca/canada/decouvertes-discovery/	Piers 5-8
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited	http://www.parheim.mb.ca/	Pier 10
Pier 8 Group	http://www.pier8group.com/	Admin Building
Provmar Fuels Inc.	http://www.provmar.com/	Pier 24
pt Healthcare Solutions Corp.	http://www.pthealth.ca/	Admin Building
Public Works and Government Services Canada	http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/	Pier 25
Railcare Inc.	http://www.caregoholdings.com/	Pier 15
Rankin Construction Inc.	http://www.rankinconstruction.ca/	Admin Building
Richardson International Limited	http://www.richardson.ca/	Pier 25
Richards-Wilcox Custom Systems Inc.	http://www.rwsystems.com/	Pier 10
Ronsco Inc.	http://www.ronsco.com/	Piers 5-8
Royal Hamilton Yacht Club	http://www.rhyc.ca	Piers 5-8
Ruetgers Canada Inc.	http://www.ruetgers-group.com/	Pier 23
S.D. Cohen Machinery Inc.	http://www.cohenmachinery.com/	Pier 15
Scrapmen	http://www.scrapmen.com/	Pier 15
Sea3	http://www.sea3.ca/	Pier 26
Securite File Storage	http://www.securite.701.com/	Pier 15
Shell Canada Products	http://www.shell.ca/	Pier 12
Sunrise Metals Inc	http://www.sunrisemetals.com/	Pier 15
Sylvite Agri-Services Ltd.	http://www.sylvite.ca/	Pier 12
Synchro Swim Ontario	http://www.synchroontario.com/	Pier 15
The Canadian Salt Company Limited, a K+S Group Company	http://www.windsorsalt.com/	Pier 26
The Waterfront Banquet & Conference Centre	http://www.thewaterfrontcentre.com/	Piers 5-8
Trade Link International Ltd.	http://www.tradelinkinternational.ca/	Pier 15
Triple M Metals LP	http://www.poscor.com/	Pier 24
TTL	http://www.torontotanklines.com/	Pier 26
Universal Handling Equipment Co. Ltd.	http://www.universalhandling.com/	Pier 15
VAE Nortrak	http://www.nortrak.com/	Pier 22
Vicwest Operating Limited Partnership	http://www.vicwest.com/	Pier 15
Vopak Terminals of Canada Inc.	http://www.vopak.com/	Pier 11
Westway Terminal & Feed Products Canada Inc.	http://www.westway.com/	Pier 23
Williams Coffee Pub	http://www.williamscoffeepub.com/	Piers 5-8

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Environment Links

The West Harbour Planning Area Study from the City of Hamilton, details a new planning project for the West Harbour Planning Area. This area is bound by York Boulevard to the west, Wellington Street to the east and north from Cannon Street to the waterfront. The goal of this project is to create a series of integrated plans that will guide investment and development in the area in coming years, all within the context of a comprehensive vision.
The Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC) website was created to help increase community awareness and understanding of the Bay Area Restoration Council, the Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan (RAP) and the ecological, industrial and recreational aspects of Hamilton Harbour.

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Recreation Links

Boatcan Computer Boat Sales website provides a central boat listing service, currently boasting over 2300 listings. This site allows individuals to find boats, products and services as well as sell the same on-line.
Power Boating Canada magazine's web site provides access to various magazine-published articles.
Get your Boat Operator Card online at: BoaterExam.com.
Boat Safe - Boating courses, tips, safety and contests
Boat Safe Kids
The Ontario Sailing Association is a not-for profit, volunteer organization committed to the promotion and development of all aspects of boating and sailing. OSA consists of over 170 member clubs, sailing schools and camps who represent over 10,000 member families and services over 100,000 boaters.
The Ontario Marine Operators Association (OMOA) has been promoting safe, responsible, recreational boating for over 35 years. They are the largest marine trade association in Canada, speaking for the industry on many strategic issues. Membership consists of 525 water-based and dryland marinas, both privately and municipally owned, as well as Associate Members who supply products and services to the marine industry. The OMOA offers such programs as the Discover Boating program and world-renowned Clean Marine program.
Harbour-West is an Eco-Rated Marina with the Ontario Marine Operators Association (OMOA) Clean Marine program
The Hamilton Waterfront Trust site is now up and running with lots of information on the trails, boat tours, and exciting future projects.
The HMCS Haida Historic Ship web site provides some excellent information on the last remaining example of the 27 Tribal Class destroyers built for the Royal Canadian Navy, the Royal Navy and the Royal Australian Navy between 1937 and 1945. It has been said that The Tribals were "magnificent in appearance, majestic in movement and menacing in disposition". Technologically, they represented the most advanced naval architecture, marine propulsion systems and weaponry of their time.
The discoverboating.ca website provides a raft of information on pleasure boating including boat types, safety, tips and more!
The WellandCanal.ca web site offers a great number of photos of ships for those keen on ship-watching. Includes both domestic and foreign vessels.
The Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons is a nationwide organization emphasizing boating safety, power and sail navigation and offering accredited boating courses. Since 1938, the volunteer trainers of Canada's largest association of boating enthusiasts have offered safe boating courses across Canada.
The Hamilton Undiscovered web site, from Tourism Hamilton provides a myriad of information on happenings in and around Hamilton.
Hamilton Harbour Cruises - information on cruises around Hamilton Harbour on the Hamilton Harbour Queen and the Hamiltonian.

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