Canada Strong All Summer Long

Free passage through historic canals unlocks summer boating potential Story by Parks Canada There’s never been a better time to cast off the lines and explore Canada’s treasured boating destinations. The Canada Strong Pass is back with free lockage along the Trent-Severn Waterway, Rideau Canal and the historic canals in Quebec (June 19 to September...

Free passage through historic canals unlocks summer boating potential Story by Parks Canada There’s never been a better time to cast off the lines and explore Canada’s treasured boating destinations. The Canada Strong Pass is back with free lockage along the Trent-Severn Waterway, Rideau Canal and the historic canals in Quebec (June 19 to September 7 inclusive). Historic canals, special memories.

Cruising Canada’s centuries-old lockage system is a unique experience that combines fascinating history, local tourism, and outdoor beauty. What began as early transportation, trade and military routes, has evolved entirely into an efficient travel corridor for recreational boaters. Parks Canada has been the steward of these special places since 1972 and each year welcomes scores of boaters through the gates during navigation season.

Generations of boaters have passed through these locks; for nearly two centuries on the Rideau Canal and more than 100 years on the Trent–Severn Waterway. Canada Strong means all of us coming together, enjoying the amazing destinations in our own backyard, and welcoming international visitors to share in the culture we know and love. Whether you’re returning to familiar waters or locking through for the first time, here’s how you can make the most of free lockage this special season.

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