Touring
the
Lockstations Kingston Mills Locks No. 46 - 49
Paddling
Routes
Kingston to Kingston Mills
Lockstations
Lockstations &
& Route
Route No.
No.
The route takes us from the Inner Harbour of Kingston the original Capital of Canada and
past the La Salle Bridge which marks the start of the Rideau Canal Waterway. It is noted on
the navigation charts that boaters should pay close attention to the marked channel and
stay within the navigation channel as shown by the buoys. Kingston Mills makes another
interesting stop to take in the blockhouse and the Robert Anglin Visitor’s Centre. The roar of
a train signals the fact that the main rail line between Montreal and Toronto crosses the locks
at
this point.
Route
Route 11
Route
Route 11
Hogs
Hogs Back
Back
Hartwells
Hartwells
Route
Route 12
12
Route
Route 12
12
Ottawa
Ottawa
Route
Route 12
12
T: 613-507-3188
ce
an
ki
pi
m
rin
355 m
(1166 ft)
D
93 m
(305 ft)
Ca
ge
rta
Po
88 m
(290 ft)
ng
Di
st
wn
Do
ing
Do
ck
in
ck
Do
1
hour
W ng
as W
at
h
Pi roo er
cn
m
s
ic
Se Ta
b
lf
G les
Hi uid
e
st
or d T
Li ical rail
ve
s
E
To xhi
b
BB ur
its
Q s
G
Ch
r
ar ills
tS
Po
a
we les
r
m
str
ea
m
re
a
st
Up
g
ro
u
ck
un
Fo
Th
on
d
Li
al
13.7 m 1513
(45 ft) (sheet 5)
Lo
Kingston
Mills Locks
No. 46 - 49
To
t
e
ft
Ch
ar
gh
tN
o.
Features Table
am
Upper Brewers Routes 1 & 2
Upper Brewers Routes 1 & 2
Jones Falls
Routes 2 & 3
Jones Falls
Routes 2 & 3
Davis
Route 3
Davis
Route 3
Chaffeys
Route 3
Chaffeys
Route 3
Newboro
Routes 3, 4 & 5
Newboro
Routes 3, 4 & 5
Narrows
Routes 4 & 5
Narrows
Routes 4 & 5
Colonel By Island Route 5
Colonel By Island Route 5
Upper Beveridges Route 6
Beveridges
Route 6
Lower Beveridges Route 6
Poonamalie
Route 7
Poonamalie
Route 7
Smiths Falls
Route 7
Smiths
Falls
Route 7
Detached
Detached
Smiths Falls
Routes 7 & 8
Smiths
Falls
Routes 7 & 8
Combined
Combined
Old Slys
Route 8
Old Slys
Route 8
Edmonds
Route 8
Edmonds
Route 8
Kilmarnock
Route 8
Kilmarnock
Route 8
Merrickville
Routes 8 & 9
Merrickville
Routes 8 & 9
Clowes
Route 9
Clowes
Route 9
Upper Nicholsons Route 9
Upper Nicholsons Route 9
Lower Nicholsons Route 9
Lower Nicholsons Route 9
Burritts Rapids
Route 9
Burritts Rapids
Route 9
Long Island Routes 11 & 12
Long Island Routes 11 & 12
Black
Route
Black Rapids
Rapids
Route 12
12
N
Kingston
Kingston Mills
Mills
Lower
Lower Brewers
Brewers 3 3 3 3 5 3 5 3 3
Number of Locks: 4 (incl. 3 in flight)
Road Access: 1 km W of Hwy 15 on Kingston Mills Rd.
Parking: Yes
Latitude: 44°17’34.44”N
Locks Connect: Colonel By Lake to Cataraqui River
Public Phone: Yes
Longitude: 76°26’28.65”W
Directions & Map: http://g.co/maps/kg6zj
5
Of Interest: This is the site of the first mill built on the Rideau, the King’s Mill, built here at Cataraqui Falls in 1784. The site today features a
lovely set of three locks, a turning basin, a detached upper lock and the Parks Canada operated Robert Anglin Visitor’s Centre. The main CN
rail line crosses over the lower locks on a bridge originally built for the Grand Trunk Railroad in 1853 (rebuilt in 1890 and 1924). One of the
four blockhouses on the Rideau is located here. It’s open during the summer months, with the inside outfitted as soldier’s barracks. The falls,
first used to power mills, still generate power today. A small hydro-electric station was built here in 1913.
Special Notes: To ensure passage, boaters must arrive at least 2 hours prior to closing. Swing bridge with a clearance of 2.3m (7.5 ft). Bridge
swings on demand.
Paddling Routes 1 -12
Map Legend
The Rideau Canal is part of a Canada-wide family of special places. Each national park, national historic
site and canal, and marine conservation area in the Parks Canada family tells its own story. Historic
canals trace the routes of exploration, defence, commerce and transportation which helped shape
Canada as a young nation.
Paddlers have the option to follow the route from either Kingston – Ottawa OR Ottawa – Kingston.
If travelling from Ottawa to Kingston, please start from route 12 and work through to route 1.
www.RideauHeritageRoute.ca
I
[email protected]
I
Phone/Fax: 613-389-4783
Touring
the
Lockstations Kingston Mills Locks No. 46 - 49
Paddling
Routes
Detailed Map Listings
Hogs
Hogs Back
Back
Hartwells
Hartwells
Route
Route 12
12
Route
Route 12
12
Ottawa
Ottawa
Route
Route 12
12
Paddling Routes 1 -12
Map Legend
Po
itu
Lo
ng
Co
Ic
on de
Fe
at
ur
e
ap
Upper Brewers Routes 1 & 2
Upper Brewers Routes 1 & 2
Jones Falls
Routes 2 & 3
Jones Falls
Routes 2 & 3
Davis
Route 3
Davis
Route 3
Chaffeys
Route 3
Chaffeys
Route 3
Newboro
Routes 3, 4 & 5
Newboro
Routes 3, 4 & 5
Narrows
Routes 4 & 5
Narrows
Routes 4 & 5
Colonel By Island Route 5
Colonel By Island Route 5
Upper Beveridges Route 6
Beveridges
Route 6
Lower Beveridges Route 6
Poonamalie
Route 7
Poonamalie
Route 7
Smiths Falls
Route 7
Smiths
Falls
Route 7
Detached
Detached
Smiths Falls
Routes 7 & 8
Smiths
Falls
Routes 7 & 8
Combined
Combined
Old Slys
Route 8
Old Slys
Route 8
Edmonds
Route 8
Edmonds
Route 8
Kilmarnock
Route 8
Kilmarnock
Route 8
Merrickville
Routes 8 & 9
Merrickville
Routes 8 & 9
Clowes
Route 9
Clowes
Route 9
Upper Nicholsons Route 9
Upper Nicholsons Route 9
Lower Nicholsons Route 9
Lower Nicholsons Route 9
Burritts Rapids
Route 9
Burritts Rapids
Route 9
Long Island Routes 11 & 12
Long Island Routes 11 & 12
Black
Route
Black Rapids
Rapids
Route 12
12
rt
Tr age
ai
l L or
e H
La ngt ikin
h g
tit
ud
e
Route
Route 11
Route
Route 11
M
Kingston
Kingston Mills
Mills
Lower
Lower Brewers
Brewers de
Lockstations
Lockstations &
& Route
Route No.
No.
355 m
44°17’31.63”N
76°26’31.86”W
(1166 ft)
Description: The portage route follows an access road that travels along the edge of the locks. Do not attempt to portage
from the west bank as steep stairs are very dangerous while carrying paddling equipment.
1
l
Portage Trail
2
D
Best Parking
44°17’32.68”N
76°26’38.86”W
Description: This is a pay and use parking lot with a ticket machine. Ample parking for buses and tour groups.
Directions & Map: http://g.co/maps/kg6zj
3
*
Best Place to Launch
44°17’34.80”N
76°26’32.66”W
Description: An 8’ x 16’ paddling dock exists on the opposite side of the main boating dock. It is placed here due to lack
of space on the power boating docking side. One must exercise extreme caution trying to cross the roadway to the walkway
on the bridge to the opposite side of the road.
4
l
Lower Portage Access
44°17’27.90N
76°26’34.50”W
Description: Bottom end of Kingston Mills Lockstation. The paddling dock located here is designated for paddlers only.
5
l
Upper Portage Access
44°17’03.68”N
76°26’31.22”W
Description: An 8’ x 16’ paddling dock exists on the opposite side of the main boating dock. It is placed here due to lack
of space on the power boating docking side. One must exercise extreme caution trying to cross the roadway to the walkway
on the bridge to the opposite side of the road.
6
r
Parks Canada Administration Office
44°17’31.88”N
76°26’34.72”W
Description: The lower approach wharf and overnight docking for larger boats is located here. Passes can be obtained
from the small building close to the water.
7
a
Parks Canada Anglin Center
44°17’33.45”N
76°26’34.30”W
Description: The Robert Anglin Visitor’s Centre is a self-guided look at the Rideau Canal’s rich history. Through pictures,
a video and static displays, the visitor gets an understanding of Kingston Mills as a site that was carved out of Canadian
shield using 1800’s construction techniques by workers facing long hours, malaria and many other hazards. The washrooms
are located in the lower section of the building.
8
a
Parks Canada 1832 Blockhouse
44°17’35.78”N
76°26’28.79”W
Description: This blockhouse was built in 1832 to defend Canada from the aggressions of the Americans to the south
following the War of 1812. Today, this blockhouse is open to public daily for viewing from mid-May to mid-October. It
is furnished as it might have been during the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellions when it was garrisoned by militia who
were there to defend Upper Canada. Guided tours of the building and site can be requested through Parks Canada,
Rideau Canal.
9
g
Swing Bridge
44°17’34.60”N
Description: The bridge only needs to be swung for large boats and paddlers can pass under with ease.
www.RideauHeritageRoute.ca
I
[email protected]
I
Phone/Fax: 613-389-4783
76°26’31.53”W
Touring
the
0.5
1:40,000
0
0
1 grid = 1 sq km
0.25
1
Lock Detail Map
Kilometers
2
0.5
1 Miles
Navigation
Map
1:2,000
Route
2
Map
1
| No. 46 - 49
0
0.015
0.03
0.06
Upper Brewers Mills to Jones Falls
Kingston Mills Locks
Paddling
Routes
0
0.01
0.02
0.04
DA
YL
AN
AV
E
Colonel By Lake
!(
*3
S81
!(
S82
z8
9g
LS RD
zJ 7
D2
r6
l1
Cataraqui River (Rideau Canal)
7
*4
0.08
0.1 Miles
·
Natural Resources © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2012
Produced by Rideau Heritage Route under License with the Ontario
Ministry of Natural Resources © Queen’s Printer for Ontario. 2012
!(
IL
TON M
0.06
Kilometers
0.15
0.12
Produced by 1000 Islands Kayaking under Licence with the Ontario Ministry of
www.RideauHeritageRoute.ca I Phone/Fax: 613-389-4783
KINGS
0.09
Kin