Stretching 386 kilometres from the Bay of Quinte off Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay, the Trent Severn Waterway has been called one of the best interconnected waterways in the world. The system is a national historic site administered by Parks Canada. It's a true wonder.
The system is comprised of 36 conventional locks, 2 sets of flight locks, 2 of the worlds largest lift locks as well as a marine railway. It takes an average of 7 to 10 days to navigate the system depending on how quick you wish to travel and the number of stops you make along the way. It rises to a maximum height in Balsam Lake at 253 metres above sea level.
One of the most fascinating points of the system is the marine railway at Big Chute which is
a large railway which carries boats over land nestled in a very large cradle. The Kirkfield lock just east of Lake Simcoe lifts and lowers boats 14.9 metres while the lift lock in Peterborough raises and lowers boats 19.8 metres, the highest in the world.
If you are ever thinking about taking a boat cruise, whether for a week or just a day, the Trent-Severn Waterway is sure to thrill everyone on board.
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This is a very interesting thing to see when you visit Ontario. So much history so little time!