Located at the southern entrance to the Rideau Canal , the Kingston Mills lock station has four adjoining locks that raise or lower boats 45 ft. A visitor centre is located in the Lockmaster's House. The Blockhouse is one of four built to protect the entrance to the canal. It is furnished in 1838 period militia style. The Rideau Canal was built 1826-32 as a strategic military alternative to the supply route along the St. Lawrence River. The Kingston Mills locks are the southernmost of 47 locks of the 126 miles which ends at the lift locks adjacent to the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa.
Location:
Highway 21 west of Highway 15, Kingston Ontario
Telephone
613-283-5170 Toll Free: 800-230-0016
(Kingston) Kingston Mills Lock Station
(Gananoque) Thousand Islands
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04/20 Coming to The Kingston area
Rochester Greek Festival Rochester NY May30-June2 Serving your favorite Greek pita sandwiches like Gyro, Souvlaki and Loukaniko. Try homemade Spanakopita, Greek Chicken, Pastichio, Moussaka, Stuffed Green Pepper and Tomato and Lamb Shank dinners.
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Utica NY July18-21 A Who's Who of Bluegrass in the Beautiful Catskill Mountains. A Gathering of Music, Learning & Friends.
St Anthony Italian Festival Seneca Falls NY August30-September1 Music, rides, games, fireworks, delicious food and more await you and your family at the largest and most successful Italian festival in the country.
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