Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site, Parks Canada

09/13/2026

Happy National Grandparents' Day! ♥️

Today we celebrate the grandparents who make every adventure a little more meaningful. Thank you for sharing your stories, wisdom, and love of spending time along the Trent-Severn Waterway with future generations. 🥰

09/10/2026

Today, on Official Languages Day, we celebrate Canada's linguistic duality and the important role that English and French play in connecting people from coast to coast to coast. ♥️

At the Trent-Severn Waterway, we're proud to welcome visitors and share stories in both official languages, helping more Canadians connect with, and enjoy this historic waterway. 👋

Bonne Journée des langues officielles! Happy Official Languages Day! 🥰

09/08/2026

Reminder: The Canada Strong Pass initiative has ended. 🍁

Starting today, free lockage stickers have expired and regular fees apply for lockage and overnight stays. Speak to the lock staff on site and they can help you choose the best value permit for your fall travels.

Thank you to everyone that visited us and made the historic canals and waterways part of their Canada Strong story! 🛥️🛶

https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/visit/permis-permits

09/08/2026

Today marks the beginning of Fall operating hours on the Trent-Severn Waterway. 🛥️🛶

Lockstations will be open from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, and 9:00 am - 4:30 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and including Thanksgiving – our last operating day of the season.

https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/visit/heures-hours

📷: Photo courtesy of Kawarthas Northumberland

09/07/2026

🍂 Labour Day marks the final day of summer hours on the Trent-Severn Waterway.

As the seasons change and fall approaches, operating hours at the locks shift from the summer schedule. Before you head out, be sure to check seasonal hours of operation and plan your trip ahead.

https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/visit/heures-hours

09/05/2026

Don’t miss out! It’s the final weekend for the Canada Strong Pass on the historic canals and waterways. 🍁

Get your boat or paddlecraft out on the water and take advantage of free lockage. 🛥️🛶 One last summer story awaits you!

Thank you to everyone who has visited and made the Trent-Severn Waterway part of their Canada Strong adventure this season! 🥰

(Beginning September 8, regular fees apply)

📷: Destination Ontario

09/04/2026

Enjoy the last days of summer hours this Labour Day weekend along the Trent-Severn Waterway. 🛥️🛶

Lockstations are open from 9 am - 6:30 pm until/including Monday, September 7th. 🕖

https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/visit/heures-hours

09/03/2026

🚤 Planning a trip on the Trent–Severn Waterway this long weekend? Bookmark the Traveller Information Portal!

Before you head out on the water, check the portal for the latest information on lock operations that may affect your journey.

Stay informed and plan ahead for a safe and enjoyable boating experience >>

Locations, facilities and services, navigation data, contact information, lock history, local tourism

09/02/2026

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority - LSRCA has issued a new Watershed Conditions Statement with a Flood Outlook.

⚠️ Watershed Conditions Statement - FLOOD OUTLOOK ⚠️

A line of severe thunderstorms moved across the watershed early this morning, producing between 20 mm and 50 mm of rain in less than an hour. We have received localized reports of flooding caused by this morning’s thunderstorms. There is still an additional 20 mm of rainfall in the forecast across the watershed through the remainder of today, with higher local amounts possible where further thunderstorms develop.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas, ponding of water on roads, and rising water levels and flows in rivers and streams are possible and may already be occurring in areas that received the heaviest rainfall. With additional rainfall expected today, water levels and flows may rise rapidly over the next 24 hours, particularly in areas receiving heavier rainfall.

The rainfall will increase flows in local watercourses, causing streams and rivers to become dangerous, particularly in the vicinity of bridges and culverts. Children and pets should be warned to stay away from all watercourses.

This Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook will be in effect through Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., or until otherwise updated or cancelled.

For more information visit : https://lsrca.on.ca/index.php/lake-simcoe-shoreline-status/

08/31/2026

⚠️ Watershed Conditions Statement - FLOOD OUTLOOK ⚠️

Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting widespread rainfall across the watershed today, with total amounts of 30 to 50 mm expected and higher local amounts possible in areas affected by thunderstorms. Some areas have already received up to 25 mm of rainfall this morning, and additional showers and embedded thunderstorms are expected throughout the day.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas, ponding of water on roads, and elevated water levels and flows in rivers and streams are possible should the forecast rainfall occur. Watercourses across the watershed are currently near seasonal conditions; however, additional rainfall may result in rapidly rising water levels and flows over the next 24 hours, particularly in areas receiving heavier rainfall.

The anticipated rainfall will increase flows in local watercourses, causing streams and rivers to become dangerous, particularly in the vicinity of bridges and culverts. Children and pets should be warned to stay away from all watercourses.
This Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook will be in effect through Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., or until otherwise updated or cancelled.

For more information visit : https://lsrca.on.ca/index.php/lake-simcoe-shoreline-status/