A National Historic Site of Canada, the Trent-Severn Waterway may see more than 300 boats pass through a single lock on a hot summer day.
It is a historic route that winds through the scenic heartland of southern Ontario; a chain of lakes, rivers and canals stretching from Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay.Today, the Waterway is navigable for its 386-kilometre length from Trenton to Port Severn.
Linking a number of distinct geographic regions, the Trent-Severn system follows a natural water route formed during several periods of glaciation. For thousands of years,Aboriginal people travelled these lakes and rivers, portaging around barriers where locks and dams now operate.To travel this waterway today is to embark on an exploration of Ontario’s rich blend of natural and cultural resources.
Beyond the natural beauty the waterway takes you to the doorstep of many thriving communities, both large and small, where you can enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of Ontario. So sit back, relax and enjoy the cruise as you discover the Trent-Severn Waterway.