Lock Station Dates & Hours: the system usually opens around the Victoria Day weekend at the end of May and closes around the Canadian Thanksgiving in early October. The last day of operation for 2021 is 11th October. Lock hours vary with season and can be viewed on the official Rideau Canal site.
General Information
Lock Number(s)/Flights: #17
Lock Lift metres (feet): 3.2 (10.5)
Co-ordinates (Google maps): 44.98240, -75.78655
Civic Address: 673 River Road, North Grenville, Ontario
Lock Station Phone: 613-258-4510
Portage: Yes
Boat launch: No
Kayak/Canoe Launch: Yes
Previous Lock(Distance): Long Island Locks (40.7)
Next Lock (Distance): Lower Nicholson Lock (5.4)
Facilities
Parking: Yes, limited (free)
Camping: Yes ($), if arriving by water and also for cyclists and hikers.
BBQ/Picnic Tables: Picnic tables & BBQs
Washrooms: Yes
Power Supply: Nothing dedicated but you can charge electronics in the washrooms (not secure)
Garbage/Recycling: Yes
Potable (Drinking) Water: Yes, but do check with the lockmaster.
Public Telephone: No
Other
Local Supplies
Hiking Trails: Tip to Tip Trail
Cell Phone Reception
Camping at this location is flat.
