Lock & Paddle 2026 – Peterborough
Parks Canada’s annual Lock & Paddle event combines colour and community as canoes and kayaks from all around descend upon the historic canals and waterways for a day like no other. Get your friends and family together, decorate your vessel, and come take part in a story you’ll be telling for years to come.
The Lock & Paddle fun expands this year, as the City of Peterborough will be hosting water themed festivities for the afternoon at Beavermead Park. A great spot to launch for the main event, and a great spot to return to for more Lock & Paddle activities.
Plus, with the Canada Strong Pass, enjoy free lockage from June 19 to September 7. It’s the perfect time to explore this incredible waterway.
Rules and requirements
• All-ages and skill levels welcome;
• No stand up paddleboards;
• No inflatable vessels (stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, or otherwise);
• All paddlers/passengers must wear a PFD in order to participate;
• Smoke-free event;
• Cannabis-free event;
• Alcohol-free event;
• No pets on boats;
• No throwing beach balls or other objects inside the locks;
• Participants must always remain seated;
• Respect your fellow paddlers!
Visit our website for more information about parking, launch options, and rules: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/activ/eclusez-pagayez-lock-paddle
The Lock & Paddle fun expands this year, as the City of Peterborough will be hosting water themed festivities for the afternoon at Beavermead Park. A great spot to launch for the main event, and a great spot to return to for more Lock & Paddle activities.
Plus, with the Canada Strong Pass, enjoy free lockage from June 19 to September 7. It’s the perfect time to explore this incredible waterway.
Rules and requirements
• All-ages and skill levels welcome;
• No stand up paddleboards;
• No inflatable vessels (stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, or otherwise);
• All paddlers/passengers must wear a PFD in order to participate;
• Smoke-free event;
• Cannabis-free event;
• Alcohol-free event;
• No pets on boats;
• No throwing beach balls or other objects inside the locks;
• Participants must always remain seated;
• Respect your fellow paddlers!
Visit our website for more information about parking, launch options, and rules: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/activ/eclusez-pagayez-lock-paddle
Where is it happening?
Peterborough Lift Lock, Peterborough, Canada
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Host or PublisherTrent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site, Parks Canada
