@stabilo.cabut.bulunya: Instead of water, this lock puts your boat on railroad tracks. Big Chute Marine Railway hauls your vessel 58 feet over a hill on a giant steel carriage. The rapids were too steep for a conventional lock, so they built this instead. Operating since 1917. Would you trust railroad tracks with your boat? Full video on our YouTube - @trentsevernguide Full guide: trentsevernguide.com/ trent-severn/lock-44-big-chute-marine-railway/ Free cruising guide: trentsevernauide.com FREE lockage Jun 19-Sep 7 with Canada Strong Pass! By: Trent Severn Guide Curator’s-Note: The Trent-Severn Waterway is a 386-kilometer (240-mile) historic inland canal system operated by Parks Canada that connects Lake Ontario at Trenton to Georgian Bay at Port Severn. !Cruising the entire length typically takes just over seven days, guiding boaters through 44 locks, 39 swing bridges, and a stunning network of natural rivers and lakes. ⚓ Key Navigation Specs * Water Depth: Maintained at 8 feet from Locks 1 through 19, dropping to 6 feet from Locks 20 through 45 under normal operating conditions. * Bridge Clearance: The lowest fixed bridge along the route offers 22 feet (6.7 meters) of vertical clearance. * Operating Season: The navigation window runs from late May (Victoria Day weekend) through early October. ⚙️ Engineering Marvels Along the Route * Peterborough Lift Lock (Lock 21): The highest hydraulic lift lock in the world, moving boats a vertical distance of 65 feet. * Kirkfield Lift Lock (Lock 36): The second-highest hydraulic lift lock globally, featuring a 49-foot vertical change. * Big Chute Marine Railway (Lock 44): A unique open-air railway cradle that lifts and carries vessels over an overland peninsula for 58 vertical feet. 🗺️ Planning and Resources * Official Passes: Navigation requires lockage and mooring permits available through Parks Canada. * Primary Guidebooks: Boaters rely on specialized resources such as the PORTS Cruising Guide and the digital Trent-Severn Waterway Cruising Guide for lock schedules, live water levels, and hazard alerts.

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