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Lock and Dam 43 Swift Rapids

Mile Marker: 224.5
Lat / Lon: N 44° 51.462' / W 079° 32.411'
Number of Chambers: One
Size: 9.7m x 36.6m
Tie Off: Cables
VHF Channel: None
Phone: 705-756-8177
Schedule:
2024 Navigation Season:
Please note: 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 types of navigation interruptions.
May 17 to June 20
Monday to Thursday 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Friday to Sunday and Victoria Day (May 20) 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
June 21 to September 2
Monday to Thursday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Friday to Sunday and Canada Day (July 1), Civic Holiday (Aug. 5), Labour Day (Sept. 2) 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
September 3 to October 14
Monday to Friday 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Saturday to Sunday and Thanksgiving (Oct. 14) 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Last Lockage
Follow these guidelines to maximize chances of being locked through at the end of the day:
- All vessels must arrive at the designated blue zone at last lockage time
- At swing bridges, the last bridge swing will be 10 minutes after last lockage time.
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
Amenities:
Overnight mooring (with pass), shore power, washrooms, potable water, picnic area.

3 Boater Comments

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Comment by: G. Jay Nelson, Pegasus, on Sep 7, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.5'

Typical of the Tent-Severn locks, the Swift Rapids lock is well-maintained with clean restrooms. This lock is quite remote, which is bad if you are looking for provisions or restaurants, great if you are just looking for a very quiet and peaceful stop along the waterway. The upper lock wall has better access to the park area and restrooms, accommodating four to five boats (both sides of the lock). The lower lock wall is more secluded, also accommodating six to seven boats on the north wall. Lock 43 is the largest lock on the waterway (47 feet), and the lower lock wall has an impressive view of the dam spillway.

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Comment by: Vickie Peck on Jun 28, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 52'
Draft: 3.5'

2 new power pedestals have been added on south wall at top of lock. Very peaceful and quiet.

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Comment by: Garry McClean, Watermark, on Feb 10, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Beautiful area, no amenities, lots of quiet space below the lock. Above room for maybe 3-5 boats. All garbage must be packed out. Lots of stairs if you stay below to get to washrooms. From here to big chute it is 1 hour, so good jumping off point for the morning to get over the chute early.

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