KAWARTHA LAKES-Parks Canada has announced that the Trent-Severn Waterway’s 44 lock stations located between Trenton and Port Severn are now open for the 2018 navigation season.
Last year, the Waterway saw an increase in boat traffic of 30% over 2016.
NEW this year! Paddlers get a 50% discount on seasonal lockage permits for canoes and kayaks. We invite all paddlers to launch their own adventure along Canada’s original highways. The lockage permit is valid for the entire navigation season and provides passage through all of Parks Canada’s historic canals.
This season, visitors to the waterway can also take advantage of two free lockage days. On June 24th free lockage will be provided as a “thank you” for a great 2017 Season and on July 1st free lockage will be provided in celebration of Canada Day.
Also new for the 2018 navigation season is the recently launched Ontario Waterways Water Management InfoNet, accessible on the Trent-Severn Waterway website home page. 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.
Building upon their “Twitter Boater Information Service” launched last year, boaters can get real time information via Twitter @TSWBoaterInfo will be operated by a team that will monitor conditions along the Waterway, tweeting updates along with useful visitor information.
For additional information about the Trent-Severn Waterway, visit us on-line at www.parkscanada.gc.ca/trent, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter @TrentSevernNHS
