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2008 Permits & Fees*
Single Lockage and Return
One Day Lockage
Six Day
Transit (one way)
Seasonal Lockage
Overnight Mooring
Seasonal Mooring
Power (per 24 hrs)**
Camping (per person)
Boat Launch (single)
Seasonal Launch
Parking (per day)
$0.90/ft
$1.60/ft
$5.05/ft
$4.65/ft
$8.80/ft
$0.90/ft
$9.80/ft
$9.80
$4.90
$9.80
$98.10
$4.00 at some locks
*Rates are subject to change, please contact Parks Canada for confirmation.
** Power may be available at Burritts Rapids, Merrickville, Upper Brewers and Lower Beveridges lockstations. The price is a fixed rate per 24hr period.
Note: these fees apply to the Rideau Canal, Trent-Severn Waterway and Sault Ste. Marie Canals. In addition, the six day permits and seasonal lockage and mooring permits are valid for all the canals run by Parks Canada in Ontario and Quebec (i.e. with a single season permit you could traverse all those canals).
A minimum 12 foot vessel length charge will be made for boats 12 feet and under.
Purchase of a mooring permit includes one free tent site.
Senior's Discount - Free permits will be issued to Seniors (those born before 1927) to boats they own and operate that are 5.5 m (18'1") and under.
Payment can be made by VISA, Mastercard, personal cheque or cash at any lockstation. Advance purchases can be made by contacting the Rideau Canal Office
2008 Hours of Operation
May 16-June 12
Monday to Thursday
Friday to Sunday
Holiday Monday
June 13-Sept. 1
Monday to Sunday
Sept. 2-Sept 8
Monday to Sunday
Sept. 9-Oct. 15
Tuesday to Thursday
Friday to Monday
8:30am-4:30pm
8:30am-7:30pm
8:30am-7:30pm
8:30am-7:30pm
8:30am-4:30pm
9:30am-3:30pm
8:30am-4:30pm