Harbour West Marina’s Plastics Recycling Program: Leading the Way in Sustainable Boating
How HOPA Ports and Partners Are Reducing Plastic Waste in Hamilton At Harbour West Marina, we believe meaningful environmental change is rooted in everyday actions. This spring, we proudly introduced our Shrink Wrap Recycling Program, an initiative that anchors our commitment to sustainability as part of our Clean Marine Certification. We are delighted to share, […]
Enhancing Nighttime Navigation and Operations at the Port of Oshawa
Delivering Safer, More Efficient Marine Access for Mariners and Industry Partners Thanks to a suite of recent upgrades, vessels can now access the port 24/7, giving shipping agents and lines, and local industries the flexibility they’ve been asking for. That means less waiting, faster cargo moves, and a supply chain that’s more responsive than ever. […]
Recreational Marina Forklift Operator – Haul-Out
The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority is seeking a seasonal employee to assist the Harbour West Marina with the recreational boat launch activities. Reporting to the Director, Maintenance & Fleet, Haul-Out will commence +/- September 15, 2025 and will run for approximately 8 weeks. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm with potential for […]
Canada is Feeding the World with Support from Marine Shipping
As the 2025 marine shipping season has progressed, grain traffic has remained the dominant story of the year per statistics reported by the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation. As of the end of June, total traffic had reached approximately 12.7 million tonnes, representing an increase of approximately 4% year over year when compared to the same period […]
HOPA Ports Awarded for Leadership & Impact
HOPA Ports is thrilled to announce we are the proud recipients of awards presented by CPRS Hamilton and the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce. CPRS Hamilton: Pinnacle Awards Recognizing our commitment to strategic communication and impactful storytelling, HOPA was honoured to receive both the Media Relations Under $50K Gold, and the Multimedia Silver Pinnacle Awards. […]
Business Development/Leasing Coordinator – Niagara Region
HOPA Ports is seeking an entrepreneurial, solution-based and dynamic individual to join our growing team. *This role is primarily based out of Niagara at the Thorold Multimodal Hub and will require occasional travel to our Hamilton and Oshawa locations. The initial training period (approximately 3-6 months) will be based at our Hamilton location. What you’ll […]
Featured – Fisherman’s Pier
Fisherman’s Pier Eastport Dr. Hamilton, ON 289-674-9779 Schedule a Tour! Property overview Featured Film Locations This unique Hamilton Beach location features a picturesque lighthouse and long pier extending into the harbour, offering sweeping waterfront views and a cinematic vantage point over the canal. Ideal for coastal, nautical, or dramatic scene settings, the area includes a […]
Annual General Meeting and Community Update
Learn about HOPA Ports recent results and initiatives on the horizon. Opportunity to meet some of our team and network with port partners.
Infrastructure projects help propel HOPA to 11.5 million-tonne year
In 2024, a total of 11,463,906 MT moved through the Port of Hamilton, Port of Oshawa and the Thorold Multimodal Hub Steel-making commodities made up 47.5% of total cargo volume Agri-food grew to 31% of total cargo, highlighting continued sectoral growth 676 vessels transited through HOPA port facilities HAMILTON, ON – HOPA Ports (Hamilton-Oshawa Port […]
HOPA Ports Celebrates Four Consecutive Years as One of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers
Hamilton, ON – The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) is proud to announce its recognition as one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers for 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive year HOPA Ports has received this prestigious honour, highlighting its ongoing commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace. The annual competition, organized by the editors of Canada’s Top […]
