Kirkfield Lift Lock To Close For The Season This Friday

The Kirkfield Lift Lock will close for the season this Friday according to Parks Canada.

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On Sept. 2 the Kirkfield Lift Lock suffered a mechanical failure resulting in the site’s closure. Parks Canada team members have been onsite working to transit vessels to their home ports that cannot be trailered.

If your vessel cannot be trailered and you need to return to your home port, contact Parks Canada no later than Thursday at trentsevern@pc.gc.ca. Include your full name, phone number, length and beam of your vessel, your current location, your home port and any additional special needs that our lock team needs to be aware of, such as accessibility issues. The final pre-arranged lockage for the season at the Kirkfield Lift Lock will take place on Friday.

Vessels going up will experience a lockage time of approximately six hours, while down-bound vessels will experience a lockage time of approximately 30 minutes.

Boaters (and pets) will be asked to disembark their vessels while the transfer is underway.

Do not arrive at the Lift Lock until the agreed upon date and time, as there are no amenities within walking distance of the site (restaurants, accommodations, etc.). Access to washroom facilities and shelter in the case of inclement weather will be made available.

The parkland around the Lift Lock will remain closed to the public.

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