The Fraser Park Marina, located at the
Gateway to the Trent-Severn Waterway
in Quinte West.
Parks Canada web site. This is also a
perfect time to talk to the lock master
if you have never used a lock before.
It's not difficult, but they can give you
advice and tips to make the process
safe and enjoyable.
You should also know that Parks
Canada looks after all of the lock facilities and the areas surrounding the
locks are typically attractively landscaped and also provide such services
as public washrooms.
From Lock 1 in Trenton to Lock 6
Frankford is approximately 6 miles. As
you leave the Frankford lock, your
boat will have been lifted up a total of
117 feet since Lake Ontario.
Lock 2 is called Sydney and comes
up quickly. Lock 3 is called Glen
Miller and in less than a mile, you will
have entered a much quieter and
more tranquil part of the canal. From
the Glen Miller Lock, it's a short cruise
up the river to Lock 4 at Batawa, a
historic town that was home to the
Bata Shoe organization.
Lock 4 also comes up quickly.
Like many of the locks on the system, Lock 4 is right beside the hydro
dam so use caution handling your
boat in the currents caused by the
outflow from the dam.
The annual Fiddlers on the Trent Festival
makes its way along the Trent-Severn
Waterway to the Frankford Tourist Park in
Quinte West each year in June.
From Batawa, it's a straight run
up the Trent-Severn Waterway to
Lock 5 Trent. At mile 6. 5, Lock 5
Trent is one of the prettiest locks in
the waterway system with beautiful
gardens and an historic lock mas-
ter's house built in 1936. It is now
used to house the public washrooms
and offices.
Next is a short 1 mile cruise to the
village of Frankford and Lock 6. Tie up
at the lock; it's a short walk to the
shops and services of the town.
Beyond Frankfurt is a speed controlled zone and although the river
seems wide at this point, stay near
the center of the channel to avoid the
shallows
On your chart at mile 13, the speed
drops again to 10 kph and you slow
down approaching Lock 7, Glen Ross.
The Glen Ross Lock is hidden down a
narrow channel so you may have
some difficulty finding it. But it's sheltered, scenic and a nice stop for lunch
in the wonderful gardens.
At this point, you are about
halfway through your day of cruising
and sightseeing. You can turn around
and return to Trenton or continue on
your way up river. You can reach
Campbellford in a comfortable day of
cruising. Campbellford has two hotels
on the water where you can dock
your boat, several historic buildings, a
range of services for boaters and
restaurants ranging from burgers to
fine dining. Many cruising boaters
choose to stay in this historic and
picturesque 1800s village. It makes a
perfect overnight location, so you can
return the next day to your vehicle
and trailer in Trenton.
Of course, some boaters take weeks
to enjoy this trip too! It’s up to you.
