The Trent-Severn Waterway is now fully open for the 2017 navigation season.
All lock stations, from Lock 1 in Trenton to Lock 45 in Port Severn, are open to boat traffic.
For boaters travelling through the Kawartha Lakes, there’s an added bonus: free WiFi is available at Lock 32 (Bobcaygeon), Lock 34 (Fenelon Falls), and Lock 35 (Rosedale). The WiFi project was completed by Cable Cable Inc., based in Fenelon Falls, with the assistance of local supplier Lindsay Broadband.
To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, Parks Canada is offering a free 2017 seasonal lockage permit. The permit allows free passage through the lock systems on all of Parks Canada’s national historic canals throughout the entire 2017 navigation season, including the Trent-Severn Waterway.
A seasonal overnight mooring permit is also available at a cost of $9.80 per foot. The seasonal mooring permit is valid for overnight mooring at seven national historic canals (including the Trent-Severn Waterway), two national parks and one national marine conservation area. The seasonal overnight mooring permit is valid for the entire navigation season. Mooring is on a first-come, first-served basis; no reservations are allowed.
Visit the Parks Canada website to order a free seasonal lockage permit and the seasonal overnight mooring permit. The free lockage permit is also available at any lock station on the Trent-Severn Waterway.
Whether you’re a boater or not, if you want to visit Canada’s national parks, historic sites, and marine conservations areas, admission is also free for 2017. The 2017 Discovery Pass will provide free admission for the entire year to Parks Canada locations across Canada.
Find out more about the 2017 Discovery Pass and how to order it at the Parks Canada website. Note that some fees still apply, including camping, special events, firewood, and more.
