Trent–Severn Waterway, National historic canal in Ontario, Canada
The Trent-Severn Waterway extends 386 kilometers through Ontario, connecting Lake Ontario at Trenton to Georgian Bay through rivers, lakes, and locks.
Construction of the waterway began in 1833 as a military route, but political changes and the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837 delayed its completion until 1920.
The transformation from commercial shipping route to recreational destination reflects the evolution of Canadian transportation and leisure patterns over two centuries.
The waterway operates from May to October, featuring 44 locks, including hydraulic lift locks at Peterborough and Kirkfield, plus a marine railway at Big Chute.
Parks Canada maintains this engineering system that incorporates natural waterways, artificial channels, and mechanical solutions to overcome elevation changes across central Ontario.
Location: Ontario
Website: https://pc.gc.ca/fr/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern
GPS coordinates: 44.09934,-77.56953
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:46
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