Trent-Severn Waterway · muskoka georgian bay

Trent-Severn Waterway

Parks Canada
muskoka georgian bay · Ontario

what to expect

Salute human ingenuity as you travel this 386km waterway, first opened in 1922 to connect Lake Ontario and Georgian Bay. Today Parks Canada maintains and operates this historic lock system as a perennial destination for recreational boaters and paddlers, and a home to the many people who live, work, and play along its length.

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

No fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.

what to bring

This list adapts to Trent-Severn Waterway. no showers means a travel towel;

common questions about Trent-Severn Waterway

how far is Trent-Severn Waterway from Edmonton?
Trent-Severn Waterway is 2668 km from Edmonton. Use Google Maps for current drive times — they account for terrain, traffic, ferries, and closures we can't.
do you need reservations at Trent-Severn Waterway?
Yes. Trent-Severn Waterway is operated by Parks Canada and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.

nearby places

Within ~100 km of Trent-Severn Waterway.

Data last refreshed 2026-06-01 from Parks Canada + open sources

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