Kingston Mills Locks
Kingston Mills
The southernmost lock station on the Rideau Canal World Heritage Site, where you can see stone lock chambers, defensive lock houses, and locks operated by hand crank.
Kingston Mills is the southernmost lock station on the Rideau Canal, a World Heritage Site. Its four stone locks are still opened and closed by staff using hand-cranked winches, and in summer visitors can watch yachts being raised and lowered through the locks one level at a time. Next to the locks are an 1830s defensive lock keeper's cottage and a stone blockhouse. The surrounding rock cliffs and woodlands are scenic, making it a good spot for a picnic. It is about 8 kilometers from downtown, roughly 15 minutes by car. The lock area is open to visitors free of charge.
Opening hours
Open all day; lock operates approx. May–Oct, 09:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Fort Henry National Historic Site
- Fort Frederick & Royal Military College
- Kingston City Hall & Market Square
- St. George's Cathedral
- Murney Tower
- Queen's University
- Agnes Etherington Art Centre
- Bellevue House National Historic Site