2026 hours of operation
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
Next 3 days (lockstation hours)
Today (Tue Jun 2)
Mon to Thu
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tomorrow (Wed Jun 3)
Mon to Thu
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Day after (Thu Jun 4)
Mon to Thu
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Lockstation hours
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May 15 to June 18
Monday to Thursday
Mon to Thu
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday to Sunday
Fri to Sun, includes Victoria Day
9:00 am to 7:00 pm
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June 19 to September 7
Monday to Thursday
Mon to Thu
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday to Sunday
Fri to Sun, includes Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day
9:00 am to 7:00 pm
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September 8 to October 12
Monday to Friday
Mon to Fri
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday to Sunday
Sat to Sun, includes Thanksgiving
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Station opening and closing times, as well as first and last lockage, are not guaranteed and may be affected by water management duties, maintenance activities, or other navigation interruptions.
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Last lockage
Follow these guidelines to maximize chances of being locked through at the end of the day:
- At lockstations with one lock, boaters must arrive at the designated blue line 30 minutes before closing
- At lockstations with more than one lock, 30 minutes per lock chamber is required (example: three locks means arrive 90 minutes before closing)
- At swing bridges (including Brass Point Bridge) boaters must arrive 20 minutes before closing
More information
- Access to lockstations is prohibited between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am
- Lockstations are not staffed after hours
- For emergencies after hours, please call 911 for police, fire, ambulance
Data source: Parks Canada hours of operation format. Verify before departure.