Long hours and two free lockage days on the Trent-Severn waterway

Trent Severn Weekend

June 28, 2018

Parks Canada has announced that the Trent-Severn Waterways summer hours will have begun at all lock stations between Trenton and Port Severn. 

Lock staff will welcome boaters and land-based visitors from Monday to Thursday between 9 am and 6 pm and on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays between 9 am and 7 pm.

2018 is the perfect time to experience the rich heritage and natural beauty of this National Historic Site of Canada and we continue to improve our visitor offering by developing new and innovative programs, improved facilities and expanded services.

This season, visitors to the waterway were given two free lockage days. This past weekend, on Sunday, June 24all boaters enjoyed free lockage as a thank you for a great 2017 Season and on July 1free lockage will be provided in celebration of Canada Day.

Paddlers can still take advantage of a 50% discount on seasonal lockage permits for canoes and kayaks. The lockage permit is valid for the entire navigation season and provides passage through all of Parks Canada’s historic canals.

For more information about the Trent-Severn Waterway, visit www.parkscanada.gc.ca/trent , or follow us on Facebook and Twitter @TrentSevernNHSF or the most up to date boating information on the Trent-Severn Waterway, please follow us on Twitter @TSWBoaterInfo

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