Lock comment on Welland Canal, Lock 8

Comment by: Mike OReilly on Mar 3, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 37'
Draft: 6.0'

The Welland Canal on the Great Lakes has instituted a lockage schedule for recreational boaters. We can no longer just show up at any time.

Upbound Transits – from Port Weller to Port Colborne

Transits are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

On the day of transit, pleasure crafts must be in position at the Port Weller small boat dock with payment confirmed and registration completed with the Seaway’s Operations Control Centre by 9:00 a.m.

**Pleasure crafts registered after the 9:00 a.m. cut off time will not transit until the next scheduled operating day.**

Downbound Transits – from Port Colborne to Port Weller

Transits are available on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

On the day of transit, pleasure crafts must be in position at the Port Colborne small boat dock with payment confirmed and registration completed with the Seaway’s Operations Control Centre by 9:00 a.m.

**Pleasure crafts registered after the 9:00 a.m. cut off time will not transit until the next scheduled operating day.**

https://greatlakes-seaway.com/en/recreational-boating/lockage-schedule/

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