KAWARTHA LAKES-Parks Canada says that the Trent-Severn Waterway is scheduled to re-open for navigation on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 9 a.m.
Previously officials had stated the Trent Severn would not be open for navigation until June 2nd.
Operation of the Peterborough Lift Lock will be available on a modified basis starting on May 28, 2021 to allow for needed repairs.
Similar to other historic infrastructure, with extensive use, wear and tear, the need for regular maintenance is normal and expected. The Parks Canada Asset Management Team at the Trent-Severn Waterway has identified repairs that will be undertaken this coming spring with an anticipated return to full normal operations by the end of June 2021.
For boaters, modified lockages will be conducted and delays experienced by boaters will vary depending on the position of the Lift Lock tubs when the boater arrives. Boaters will be asked to disembark their vessels while the transfer is underway. Vessels going up will experience a lockage time of approximately four hours, while downbound vessels will experience a lockage time of approximately 45 minutes.
As part of Parks Canada’s ongoing effort to combat COVID-19 and in order to ensure the safety of both visitors and employees, masks are required to use Parks Canada facilities or to receive assistance from Parks Canada team members when a distance of 6 feet cannot be maintained.
Officials say more details on the 2021 Navigation Season will be provided over the coming week.
Boaters wishing additional information to aid with trip planning can contact us via email at [email protected]
For the most up-to-date information regarding our facilities and services, please visit us online at www.pc.gc.ca/trent or follow us on social media @TrentSevernNHS
