The Trent-Severn Waterway is another of Canada’s Historic Canal Systems. Started in 1827 and completed in 1920, many of the locks are more than 75 years old. The route covers 240 miles with 44 locks, rising gradually to over 800 feet above sea level at Lake Simcoe then gradually descending to the Georgian Bay. Several of the locks are unique including the Peterborough Lift Lock, the highest hydraulic lift lock in the world at 65 feet and the Big Chute Railway. During construction of the waterway, there was concern that the Lamprey Eels, which had become a problem, would spread if a canal was cut through in this location. The Big Chute was devised to actually raise vessels out of the water, transporting them over land and gently returning them to the water to continue their journey. Our Trent-Severn adventure began at Trenton on July the 21st. 
The first 6 locks were close together; in a span of 5.5miiles we had transited these six locks and risen 118 feet. 
The locks continue to be operated by hand but the techniques had changed by the time these were built. The lock gates are opened by a sweep rather than a crank. 
Harry and I each took a turn at Ranney Falls! 
The river courses through very rural country with small villages and summer cottages dotting the shores. 
What were called “step locks” on the Rideau Canal are called “flight locks” on the Trent system, we have transited two such locks on the Trent. In flight locks, as the boat departs one lock, it immediately enters the next. It is impressive to see these looming ahead. 
We had one day of driving rain, once one begins the flight locks they are committed to complete the flight regardless of the conditions! 
The weather has cleared and we are currently in Peterborough. The marina sits on a small lake with a large geyser in the center.
The city is planning a festival of lights this evening with live entertainment and fireworks. Today we rode our bikes over to check out the lift lock. Tomorrow we plan to experience the Peterborough Lift Lock for ourselves.
To date we have traversed 82 locks and traveled 1687 nautical miles, this has been a fantastic journey!
The first 6 locks were close together; in a span of 5.5miiles we had transited these six locks and risen 118 feet. 
The locks continue to be operated by hand but the techniques had changed by the time these were built. The lock gates are opened by a sweep rather than a crank. 
Harry and I each took a turn at 
The river courses through very rural country with small villages and summer cottages dotting the shores. 
What were called “step locks” on the Rideau Canal are called “flight locks” on the 
We had one day of driving rain, once one begins the flight locks they are committed to complete the flight regardless of the conditions! 
The weather has cleared and we are currently in 
The city is planning a festival of lights this evening with live entertainment and fireworks. Today we rode our bikes over to check out the lift lock. Tomorrow we plan to experience the Peterborough Lift Lock for ourselves.
