Trent Severn Waterway - Locks 1-18 (there are 45 of them)


This is the bridge that marked the beginning of the Trent Severn Waterway as we left Trenton, Ontario.


At each Lock there is a hut that usually has restrooms and the lockmaster's office.  If you end up staying overnight either above or below a lock on the cement wall then you can use these facilities.


Our first stay on the "wall" at a lock was below Lock #6 in Quinte West. We didn't have power to hook up to but the setting was incredibly peaceful with the weeping willow trees beside us.  Misty Pearl and ourselves enjoyed dinner as we ate at the picnic tables which offered shade and a nice breeze. Since the locks close at 6:00PM there are no other boats coming by so it is very calm.



The pic below is showing the sea grass that is very prevalent here that gets wrapped around your prop at times.


Making our way toward a double lock in the photo below.



Below is stop #2, Campbellford, Ontario.  Again we are moored to a wall but this one has power and water and is not right below a Lock. Its actually in the center of town!


Restaurant we had lunch at after we worked up an appetite going through several more locks.



Guess we are not too far away from Texas...not. These people probably drove here in about 3 days!



This landmark below is of a Toonie; the Canadian $2 coin introduced into circulation in 1996.


The evening we were in Campbellford was a Wednesday and every Wednesday they have what is called Melodies at the Mill.  It is sponsored by the Lions and Lionesses Clubs during the summer months.  The band played Country and Rock from the 50's - 80's and they were pretty good!


This is another decoration at one of the Locks.


Heading into another Lock.


We miss all of our family and friends back home and often think of them as we see various things during our travels. Below is an example.



The waterway is very scenic, calm and peaceful.


The picture below gives a view of the bridge traffic that had to stop to allow the bridge to raise and for us to pass.


The small town of Hastings was our third stop on the TSW.  We opted for a marina this night. 


My favorite type of water to travel in.




Obviously, Brent had another good meal off the boat again!



Dana and I watching the activity of the Canadian geese.  They are quite territorial.  They tend to hiss if you get too close and the mamas and daddys keep the young ones very much in the same area even when they are in the water. There are lots of babies at this time of year.



Look carefully on the left in the picture below....yes, that's a reclining leather sofa floating on a platform in the water.  I guess they no longer needed it inside the cottage so they are making good use of it outdoors. All the homes along the TSW are referred to as "cottages" no matter the size. Most are only lived in 3 months out of the year.


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