The Trent-Severn Waterway will open for the 2018 boating season on Friday, May 18th.
This is in stark contrast to last year, when high water levels and flows delayed the full opening of the waterway until early June.
This season, visitors to the waterway can take advantage of two free lockage days: on Sunday, June 24th and again on Canada Day.
New this year, paddlers get a 50 per cent 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.
VIDEO: Welcome to the Trent-Severn Waterway
Also new for the 2018 navigation season is the recently launched Ontario Waterways Water Management InfoNet, accessible on the Trent-Severn Waterway website.
The portal contains background information on water management practices, water management updates, frequently asked questions about water management, various reports on water management, and the most recent water levels of lakes along the waterway.
For more information about the Trent-Severn Waterway, include things to do and lockage fees, visit www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern.
