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Lock 21 Peterborough Lift Lock

• Mile Marker: 90.1
• Lat / Lon: N 44° 18.471' / W 078° 18.031'
• Number of Chambers: One
• Size: 9.7m x 42.4m
• Tie Off: Tub Rail
• VHF Channel: None
• Phone: 705-750-4953
• Schedule:

  2024 Navigation Season:

  Please note: 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.

  May 17 to June 20

  Monday to Thursday 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Friday to Sunday and Victoria Day (May 20) 9:00 am – 6:30 pm

  June 21 to September 2

  Monday to Thursday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Friday to Sunday and Canada Day (July 1), Civic Holiday (Aug. 5), Labour Day (Sept. 2) 9:00 am – 6:30 pm

  September 3 to October 14

  Monday to Friday 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Saturday to Sunday and Thanksgiving (Oct. 14) 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

  Last Lockage

  Follow these guidelines to maximize chances of being locked through at the end of the day:

  
  
  • All vessels must arrive at the designated blue zone at last lockage time
  
  
  • At swing bridges, the last bridge swing will be 10 minutes after last lockage time.
  
  

  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
  
  
• Amenities:

  • Overnight mooring (pass required), washrooms, potable water, picnic area.
    

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• Comment by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jul 20, 2023
  Vessel Type: Power
  LOA: 54'
  Draft: 4.0'

  We always stay at the top, room for about four boats. Great view, friendly lock master, who is apparently retiring after this year. No staying at bottom of lock.

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• Comment by: Roger S. on Jul 15, 2022
  Vessel Type: Power
  LOA: 42'
  Draft: 3.6'

  This is an amazing lock. All the more so because it's 118 years old. It takes more time to get tied in than the 90 second ride to the top. If you're afraid of heights, face the lock tower going up. Very limited space to tie up above the lock so take pix as you go as the wall may be full.

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