Lock 38 - Talbot
Lock 38 is a semi-secluded lock station that offers plenty of picnic tables and room to run, however, there are no stores or other services nearby.
Getting here
- Address: 1419 Canal Road, #50, Beaverton, Ontario
- Nautical chart: #2025 (more on Nautical charts)
- Kilometer marker: 286.5 km (mile 178.1)
- GPS: 44°30'36.0"N 79°06'22.8"W
Hours of Operation
Contact:
- Phone number: (705) 426 - 7901
- Email address: ont.trentsevern@pc.gc.ca
Navigational data
- Lock length: 36.6 m (120 ft)
- Lock width: 9.7 m (32 ft)
- Average lift: 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Max. mooring period: 2 nights
Facilities and services
- Overnight mooring
- Camping (not recommended)
- Washrooms
- Potable water
- Picnic area
- Visitor information
History
Constructed: 1900-1907
Prior to its construction, the Balsam - Simcoe Division was dreamt of as a commercial route. But upon completion, it served as a haul route only for a short time before recreational travel replaced the prevalence of the commercial barge. Lock 38 - Talbot retains this recreational use today; located in a quiet area dotted with cottages and large trees - a nice shady spot to get away for the day.
Tourism information
- Beaverton District Chamber of Commerce
Phone number: (705) 426-2051
- Durham Tourism
Phone number: (905) 723-0023 or 1-800-413-0017