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Lock and Dam 13 Black Rapids

• Mile Marker: 9.3
• Lat / Lon: N 45° 19.286' / W 075° 41.877'
• Number of Chambers: One
• Tie Off: Cables
• VHF Channel: None
• Phone: (613) 226-5434
• Schedule:

  2024 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 17 - June 20
  Monday to Thursday
  10:00am - 4:00pm
  Friday to Sunday and Victoria Day (May 20)
  9:00am - 7:00pm
  
  DATE: June 21 - September 2
  Monday to Thursday
  9:00am - 6:00pm
  Friday to Sunday and Canada Day (July 1), Civic Holiday (Aug. 5), Labour Day (Sept. 2)
  9:00am - 7:00pm
  
  DATE: September 3 - October 14
  Monday to Friday
  10:00am - 4:00pm
  Saturday to Sunday and Thanksgiving (Oct. 14)
  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.

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• Comment by: Ned Marshall, SeaNed'L, on Sep 3, 2024
  Vessel Type: Power
  LOA: 45'
  Draft: 3.5'

  Upper wall has room for 3-4 boats and plenty of 30 amp outlets. Newer concrete walls 12 inches above the waterline.

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