The Rideau Canal is now closed for navigation for 2022 as of October 10th. Locks will not operate outside these dates, but you can still paddle the canal. The exact opening times for locks are available on the official Rideau Canal website; opening hours vary throughout the season.
NOTE: this is the highest point of the canal and the point at which the red/green navigation markers change sides.
General Information
- Lock Number(s)/Flights: #36
- Lock Lift metres (feet): 2.7 (8.9)
- Co-ordinates (Google maps): 44.65590,-76.32151
- Civic Address: 10 Blockhouse Lane, Newboro, Ontario
- Lock Station Phone: 613-507-3183
- Portage: Yes
- Boat launch: Municipal nearby ($)
- Kayak/Canoe Launch: Yes
- Previous Lock(Distance): Narrows Lock (8.4)
- Next Lock (Distance): Chaffeys Lock (7.9)
Facilities
- Parking: Yes (free), note the gate closes and is locked at 4:00 pm.
- Camping: Yes ($), if arriving by water and also for cyclists and hikers.
- BBQ/Picnic Tables: Picnic tables & BBQs
- Washrooms: Yes
- Power Supply: Nothing dedicated but you can charge electronics in the washrooms (not secure)
- Garbage/Recycling: Yes
- Potable (Drinking) Water: Yes, but do check with the lockmaster.
- Public Telephone: Yes
Other
- Local Supplies:
- Hiking Trails: No
- Cell Phone Reception: