2024 hours of operation
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
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.
Lockstation hours
Date: May 17 – June 20
Monday to Thursday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday to Sunday
and Victoria Day (May 20)
Date: June 21 – September 2
Monday to Thursday
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday to Sunday
and Canada Day (July 1), Civic Holiday (Aug. 5), Labour Day (Sept. 2)
Date: September 3 – October 14
Monday to Friday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday to Sunday
and Thanksgiving (Oct. 14)
Last Lockage
Follow these guidelines to maximize chances of being locked through at the end of the day:
- At lockstations with one lock, boaters must arrive at the designated blue line 30 minutes before closing
- At lockstations with more than one lock, 30 minutes per lock chamber is required (example: three locks = arrive 90 minutes before closing)
- At swing bridges (including Brass Point Bridge) boaters must arrive 20 minutes before closing
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
Administration
Parks Canada
Contact us
Phone number:
613-283-5170
Toll Free: 1-888-773-8888
Hours (year-round)
Date:
Monday to Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Location:
34 Beckwith Street South
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2A8
Pretoria and Hog’s Back bridges
Pretoria and Hog’s Back bridges will not operate Monday to Friday (except on statutory holidays) from 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm and 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm.
Abbott Street Swing Bridge (Smiths Falls Detached Lock)
At Smiths Falls Detached Lock, the bridge will operate upon arrival throughout the navigation season.
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