Port Carling Locks and Swing Bridge

Hours 2022 to be announced.

Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Boaters are to remain in their vessel while using the large locks and follow directions from Locks staff. 

Fee Summary: 
 

Operation of the large lock and lift-bridge outside of normal hours is by appointment only and fees apply.
24 hours notice is required. After Labour Day weekend, operations will be subject to weather and/or water conditions.

Opening to be announced.

The Small Locks will reopen when water levels and currents are safe to provide self-service passage.

Self-Serve, 24/7 - date to be announced.
- facilities not sanitized
- practice physical distancing
- respect onsite signage

Port Carling Locks and James Bartleman Park

• Use of the large lock is by appointment only after normal operational hours
• The Lockmaster may permit the use of the large lock for recreational boats without appointment when volume of traffic dictates
• The lockmaster may at any time deny access to the facility or specify terms and conditions on which access may be permitted
• A "Yearly Rate per Vessel/Yearly Pass" is for normal hours of operation only
• A "Yearly Rate per Vessel/Yearly Pass" is not applicable to commercial vessels with a capacity of 20 passengers or greater
• Passes may be purchased from the Lock Office or the District of Muskoka's Finance Department
• Vessel registration number required to qualify for "Yearly Rate per Vessel/Yearly Pass"
• Fees are collected for berthage from first Monday of May to last Friday in November
• The Lockmaster may at any time deny dockage of any vessel or specify terms and conditions on which docking may be permitted
• The lifting of the bridge outside normal operating hours is by appointment only

Useable Length: 165'

Total Length: 165'

Total Width: 32.8'