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Lock and Dam 31 Buckhorn

Mile Marker: 120.7
Lat / Lon: N 44° 33.326' / W 078° 20.785'
Number of Chambers: One
Size: 9.7 x 37.8
Tie Off: Cables
VHF Channel: None
Phone: 705-657-8725
Schedule:
2024 Navigation Season:
Please note: 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.
May 17 to June 20
Monday to Thursday 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Friday to Sunday and Victoria Day (May 20) 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
June 21 to September 2
Monday to Thursday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Friday to Sunday and Canada Day (July 1), Civic Holiday (Aug. 5), Labour Day (Sept. 2) 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
September 3 to October 14
Monday to Friday 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Saturday to Sunday and Thanksgiving (Oct. 14) 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Last Lockage
Follow these guidelines to maximize chances of being locked through at the end of the day:
- All vessels must arrive at the designated blue zone at last lockage time
- At swing bridges, the last bridge swing will be 10 minutes after last lockage time.
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 (with pass), shore power, washrooms, potable water, ice.

4 Boater Comments

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Comment by: Jeffrey Brown, Sea Tiger, on May 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

One night 5/25/2024. A comfortable park atmosphere with direct access to the dam walkway for anglers. At the top of the lock is 30am power at the fee of $10.75 Canadian/night. I counted about 10 service stations where each service port has two outlets. Adjacent to the lock is a restaurant and convenience store. A 10-minute walk across the bridge is a Foodland. I recommend an overnight at L31 Buckhorn.

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Comment by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jul 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Quite a busy lock, sometimes in fits and starts, but well managed. We typically stay at the bottom as we don't need power/water and it is quieter but there is still a highway above us a short distance away. Like most places they really need to start getting a handle on the goose poop! Not sure what Campbellford did but there were no geese there this year.

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Comment by: Roger S. on Jul 18, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.6'

The prior comments are still accurate. We came in on a mid-July Sunday when the weather was warm and sunny. The lock was extremely busy and the Parks Canada staff did a great job of keeping everyone calm and smiling in spite of the very busy, and sometimes erratic, boat handling. Although very busy during the day, it quieted down by the time the lock closed. No water or showers but there is access to restrooms overnight. Good Verizon cell service.

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Comment by: Garry McClean, Watermark, on Feb 10, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Great overnight tie up, above the lock space for roughly 10-12 boats with power, can be very busy on weekends. Below lock space for 2-3 boats no services. 2-3 restaurants in area, and groceries a good 10 minute walk.

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