Harbour

Buffalo Launch Club

Tonawanda, United StatesGreat Lakes
Type
Harbour

Private boating club on the east shore of Grand Island, on the upper Niagara River.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Club berths on the east branch of the Niagara River. Reciprocal access for members of recognised clubs. Contact the club office in advance for a transient berth.

Practical

86 permanent berths, 9 transient berths and 15 personal watercraft slips. Clubhouse with restaurant. Around 250 active and social members.

History

Founded in 1903 as the first power boat club on the continent. The original clubhouse burned down in 1931 along with the ice house and storage buildings, and was rebuilt on the same site.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
42.97575, -78.94569 (42°58.55'N 78°56.74'W)
Town
Tonawanda
Country
United States
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Buffalo Launch Club lies at 42°58.55'N 78°56.74'W, that is 42.97575, -78.94569 in decimal degrees.

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