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Welland Canal, Lock 1

• Lat / Lon: N 43° 13.076' / W 079° 12.789'
• Number of Chambers: One
• Size: 80' x 766'
• Tie Off: Lines provided
• VHF Channel: 14/75
• Schedule:

  2025 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 16 - June 19 Monday to Thursday
  10:00am - 4:00pm
  Friday to Sunday and Victoria Day (May 19)
  9:00am - 7:00pm

  DATE:
  June 20 - September 1 Monday to Thursday
  9:00am - 6:00pm
  Friday to Sunday and Canada Day (July 1), Civic Holiday (Aug. 4), Labour Day (Sept. 1)
  9:00am - 7:00pm

  DATE:
  September 2 - October 13 Monday to Friday
  10:00am - 4:00pm
  Saturday to Sunday and Thanksgiving (Oct. 13)
  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

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• Comment by: Gary Miller on Jun 7, 2023
  Vessel Type: Power
  LOA: 76'
  Draft: 5.0'

  New process on fill for up bound, best lift I have had in 30 years transiting this canal.

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• Comment by: Gary Miller on Sep 19, 2021
  Vessel Type: Power
  LOA: 76'
  Draft: 5.0'

  Completed transit in 7 hours, had to hold about 2 hours in 2 or 3 locks due to maintenance, pretty good trip.

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• Comment by: Gary Miller on Jul 10, 2021
  Vessel Type: Power
  LOA: 76'
  Draft: 5.0'

  See my review at Lock 7, upbound is a joy ride and nylon lines will chew your gel coat like a hack saw so be prepared with something between the line and your gel.

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