2026 hours of operation
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
Next 3 days (lockstation hours)
Today (Fri Mar 20)
Closed or out of season.
Closed
Tomorrow (Sat Mar 21)
Closed or out of season.
Closed
Day after (Sun Mar 22)
Closed or out of season.
Closed
Lockstation hours
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May 15 to June 18
Monday to Thursday
Mon to Thu
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday to Sunday
Fri to Sun, includes Victoria Day
9:00 am to 7:00 pm
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June 19 to September 7
Monday to Thursday
Mon to Thu
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday to Sunday
Fri to Sun, includes Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day
9:00 am to 7:00 pm
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September 8 to October 12
Monday to Friday
Mon to Fri
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday to Sunday
Sat to Sun, includes Thanksgiving
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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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 navigation interruptions.
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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 means 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
Data source: Parks Canada hours of operation format. Verify before departure.