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Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site of Canada - Facts at a Glance


Water depth in navigation channel: 2.4 m (8') Locks 1-19
1.83 m (6') Locks 20-45
Operational length and width of locks: 25.4 m (84') L x 7.01 m (23') W
at Lock #45, Port Severn
Minimum overhead (bridge) clearance:6.7 m (22')
Length of waterway:386 km (240 miles)
Year complete waterway opened:1920
Highest lift (of a lock):19.8 m (65.4')
Peterborough Lift Lock
Peak navigation season:July and August
Speed limit zones:10 km/hr.
Number of locks:44
Number of lock stations:42
Approximate travel time:5-7 days (one-way trip of Waterway)



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Canada Information last updated March 20, 2001.
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