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Lock 29A Smiths Falls

  • Mile Marker: 60.2
  • Lat / Lon: N 44° 53.816' / W 076° 01.248'
  • Number of Chambers: One
  • Size: 31.5 x 111
  • VHF Channel: None
  • Phone: 613-283-2103
  • Schedule:

    2025 Navigation Season

    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.

    Lockstation hours

    DATE:

    May 16 - June 19 Monday to Thursday
    10:00am - 4:00pm
    Friday to Sunday and Victoria Day (May 19)
    9:00am - 7:00pm

    DATE:
    June 20 - September 1 Monday to Thursday
    9:00am - 6:00pm
    Friday to Sunday and Canada Day (July 1), Civic Holiday (Aug. 4), Labour Day (Sept. 1)
    9:00am - 7:00pm

    DATE:
    September 2 - October 13 Monday to Friday
    10:00am - 4:00pm
    Saturday to Sunday and Thanksgiving (Oct. 13)
    9:00am - 5:00pm

    Last Lockage

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

    • At lockstations with one lock, boaters must arrive at the designated blue line 30 minutes before closing
    • At lockstations with more than one lock, 30 minutes per lock chamber is required (example: three locks = arrive 90 minutes before closing)
    • At swing bridges (including Brass Point Bridge) boaters must arrive 20 minutes before closing

    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 (48 hours w/pass), shore power, washrooms, potable water, picnic area, BBQ grills.


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  • Comment by: Jim Robert, Know Sew E'Sea, on Aug 19, 2024
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 55'
    Draft: 4.5'

    We stayed here for two days. Nice little town. The Victoria campground/marina on the south east side has laundry services and water fill up for $10 and pumpout for $35 if needed on the way out.

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  • Comment by: Pete Blanpied on Aug 22, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 40'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Stayed on the Parks Canada moorings on the gray dock. No water or power, was given a key to the washrooms to use after hours. <br /> Lots of restaurants and a large grocery within walking distance. Laundry also in walking distance.

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  • Comment by: Brian Chapin, Tug Life, on Jul 13, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 25'
    Draft: 2.5'

    Above the lock, multiple tie ups along grey line wall with electric. These tie ups are next to the park with foot traffic. On backside of the blue line south wall, room for 6-8 boats. No electric here, but private since few pedestrians come onto this 'island' between the river and the lock. Lockmaster will provide a key to use restrooms after hours (no showers). Water tap on west end of lockmaster building. Ten minute walk south to large grocery store and one mile walk north to Train Museum. Rideau Canal Museum apparently closed this summer due to staffing issues.

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