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: #45

Lock Lift metres (feet): 4.0 (13.1)

Co-ordinates (Google maps): 44.38946, -76.32489

Civic Address: 1419 Washburn Road, Kingston, Ontario

Lock Station Phone: 613-539-6574

Portage: Yes

Boat launch: No

Kayak/Canoe Launch: Yes

Previous Lock(Distance): Upper Brewers Lock: (2.8)

Next Lock (Distance): Kingston Mills Locks (15.9)

Facilities

Parking: Yes (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 check with lock staff first

Public Telephone: No

Other

Local Supplies: No

Hiking Trails: No

Cell Phone Reception