Smith Falls, Ontario, December 1, 2012 -- Parks Canada has finalized the 2013 hours of operation schedule for lockstations on the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
As in previous years, the 2013 navigation season – the 181st consecutive season of canal operations on the Rideau – will run from the May long-weekend to Thanksgiving, with on-demand services provided.*
The complete schedule follows.
For more information on the Rideau Canal, please visit
www.pc.gc.ca/rideau
2013 Rideau Canal Hours of Operation:
May 17 to June 20
Monday to Thursday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday to Sunday; and Victoria Day
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
June 21 to Sept 2
Monday to Thursday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday to Sunday; and Canada Day, August Civic Holiday and Labour Day
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sept 3 to Oct 14
Monday to Thursday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday to Sunday; and Thanksgiving
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
*Hours for Beveridges Lock from May long-weekend to Thanksgiving are: 10 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday, and 9 am to 5 pm Friday to Sunday. To book passage through Beveridges Lock during the shoulder seasons (May 17 to June 20 and Sept 3 to Oct 14), boaters will need to pre-book by calling 613-692-2581 at least forty-eight hours in advance.
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