Salute human ingenuity navigating the heritage canals and locks along the 386 km Trent-Severn Waterway, connecting the playgrounds of Lake Ontario and Lake Huron. Cruise Canada’s renowned inland passageway through historic lockstations. Travel into cottage country by water or by car and watch the Big Chute Marine Railway in action. Stare up at the towering Peterborough Lift Lock and learn about its history at the Visitor Centre. Explore lumber towns, farm villages and the spectacular pre-Cambrian landscape of the Canadian Shield.

Featured things to do

Construction workers install temporary steel to protect the pivot girder on Glen Ross Swing Bridge prior to rehabilitation
Check out our latest infrastructure updates, before heading out
Boat on the river
A World-class boating adventure
The gates of Ranney Falls lockstation
Lockstations of the Trent-Severn Waterway

Hours of operation

The navigation season runs from Victoria Day to Thanksgiving (mid-May to mid-October).
Complete schedule

Fees

Site access is free.
Fees apply for lockage and overnight mooring.
Detailed fees list

Contact us

Telephone: 705-750-4900
Toll-free: 1-888-773-8888
Email: Ont.Trentsevern@pc.gc.ca

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