Hydraulic Dredging Equipment & Services Canada

IMS DREDGES IN CANADA

Delivering advanced hydraulic dredging systems designed for challenging waterways, mining operations, and environmental restoration projects across Canada.

TRUSTED ACROSS CANADIAN WATERWAYS

lake dredging

marina

port

mining

Industries We Serve in Canada

IMS Versi-Dredges models are used for a wide range of applications in various industries throughout Canada including:

Mining: Tailings pond and mine waste dredging particularly larger ponds where self-propulsion is ideal.
Municipalities: Stormwater facilities and infrastructure maintenance projects.
Wastewater: With over 4,000 wastewater lagoons across Canada, hydraulic dredging is key to maintaining lagoon storage capacity.
Environmental: Contaminated sediment removal and restoration of sensitive aquatic habitats like the award-winning Burnaby Lake restoration project.
Marinas and Ports: Cleaning leisure craft marinas to maintain draft and maintaining navigation channels is important in Canada which has over 1,000+ marinas.
Oil Sands: Pumping valuable oil sands from lagoons to processing facilities for the oil and gas sector.
Industrial: Dredging out papermill, chemical, and other types of industrial lagoons that need to maintain capacity to follow local regulations.

WHY CANADA NEEDS HYDRAULIC DREDGES?

Hydraulic dredges play a vital role in supporting Canada’s infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and economic development. With an extensive network of navigable rivers and waterways, regular dredging is essential to remove accumulated sediments, prevent obstructions, and ensure the safe and efficient movement of marine vessels. Beyond transportation, hydraulic dredging is integral to the mining sector, facilitating the extraction of valuable mineral resources such as sand and gravel. This process contributes to the supply of essential raw materials for construction and industrial use. Moreover, hydraulic dredging enhances water quality by eliminating excess sludge, invasive vegetation, and debris. These efforts help mitigate flood risks, restore aquatic habitats, and promote the long-term health of freshwater ecosystems across the country.

KEY BENEFITS FOR CANADIAN PROJECTS

Compact one truck transportable design reduces mobilization and demobilization vs. other larger dredges which take multiple trucks and cranes to transport and commission.
Patented Starwheel Drive self-propulsion system to provide unmatched maneuverability and eliminates the need for travel cables in large lagoons and waterways where they are not practical.
The Versi-Dredge is a dual function system that can hydraulically dredge sand and sediments and with the switch of a cutterhead can be converted to a hydraulic weed harvesting system that can cut and pump aquatic vegetation up to a kilometer away.

Proven Technology, Trusted Worldwide

IMS has supplied dredges to over 60 countries globally, and many Canadian clients return to us for expansions and upgrades, reflecting the long-term value and trust we deliver.

Comprehensive Local Support

Every dredge sold in Canada includes on-site training focusing on operations, maintenance, and technique.
Our technicians are only 45 minutes from an international airport and can be in Canada if additional support is needed.
IMS has sold dozens of dredges to Canada and has a proven track record for durability, reliability, and support.

Ready to Start Your Dredging Project?

Contact our team for standard and custom dredging solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does IMS Dredges sell, rent and ship hydraulic dredging equipment to Canada?

Yes — IMS Dredges is a US manufacturer that exports worldwide, having delivered 500+ dredging systems to more than 60 countries, and sells, rents and ships hydraulic dredging equipment to Canada. Every Versi-Dredge ships fully assembled and is one truck transportable, which keeps delivery and launch straightforward. Contact IMS to discuss availability and lead times for Canada.

What dredging applications in Canada do IMS Versi-Dredges handle (rivers, canals, sand mining, lagoons, ports)?

In Canada, IMS Versi-Dredges are used for river and flood-control dredging, canal and irrigation maintenance, sand mining, lake and reservoir restoration, lagoon and wastewater cleanout, and port and marina dredging. The model and cutterhead are matched to the local material and project. Tell IMS your application in Canada for a tailored recommendation.

How are IMS dredges shipped to and transported within Canada?

IMS dredges ship to Canada by sea or land freight. Once in country, every Versi-Dredge is one truck transportable when fully assembled, so it moves on a single truck with no disassembly required. IMS also offers an optional proprietary Transport-Launch-Retrieve (TLR) trailer that transports, launches and retrieves the dredge without a crane, reducing overall operating costs. This keeps mobilisation simple even at remote sites in Canada, and IMS coordinates export logistics and delivery with you.

Does IMS provide parts, service and operator training for customers in Canada?

Yes — IMS provides sales, rental, parts, service and operator training for customers in Canada. Training is included with every dredge and delivered on site, and IMS can also host classroom sessions at its New Richmond, Wisconsin factory, which houses a dedicated training facility and a state-of-the-art dredge simulator. Field-service technicians are based near Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and can travel to Canada when additional support is needed.

Which IMS dredge model is best suited for dredging projects in Canada?

The best model for Canada depends on water depth, material and production needs: the 4008 LP, 5012 LP and 5012 HP suit canals, lakes and lagoons; the high-production 7012 HP handles rivers, ports and sand mining; and the DM-60 Depth Master reaches deeper reservoirs at up to 60 ft (18 m). Share your Canada project details and IMS will recommend the right dredge.