Trent-Severn Waterway Locks – Hours of Operation

2022 Hours of operation

Lockstations and Murray Canal


Please note: Station opening and closing times, as well as first and last lockage, are not guaranteed and may be affected by water management duties, maintenance activities or other types of navigation interruptions.

Date May 20 to June 19

Monday to Thursday

10:00 am – 3:30 pm


Friday to Sunday
and Victoria Day (May 23)9:00 am – 6:30 pm

Date June 20 to September 5

Monday to Thursday

9:00 am – 5:30 pm


Friday to Sunday
and Canada Day (July 1), Civic Holiday (Aug. 1), Labour Day (Sept. 5)9:00 am – 6:30 pm

Date September 6 to October 10

Monday to Friday

10:00 am – 3:30 pm


Saturday to Sunday, and Oct. 109:00 am – 4:30 pm

Last Lockage

Follow these guidelines to maximize chances of being locked through at the end of the day:

  • All vessels must arrive at the designated blue zone at last lockage time
  • At swing bridges, the last bridge swing will be 10 minutes after last lockage time.

 More Information

  • Access to lockstations is prohibited between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am
  • Lockstations are not staffed after-hours
  • For emergencies after-hours, please call 911 for police, fire, ambulance

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