LaSalle Causeway boater access for 2025

Rideau Canal National Historic Site

The LaSalle Causeway which provides marine access to the southern end of the Rideau Canal and the inner harbour of Kingston is under construction. Learn about possible changes to boater access to help plan your visit this navigation season.

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LaSalle Causeway Bridge Construction (PSPC)

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has implemented a temporary modular bridge at the LaSalle Causeway during construction of the permanent bridge. The main navigation channel under the modular bridge will now open on a fixed schedule for larger and taller vessels. During these openings, the temporary modular bridge will be removed in the morning and reinstalled later the same day to accommodate marine traffic during daylight hours. Outside of these periods, the temporary bridge would remain in place.

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Proposed Schedule of Marine Access

If your vessel has more than 14’ vertical clearance, the main navigation channel under the modular bridge will be open on a fixed schedule:

Proposed Schedule of Marine Access for 2025
  • From mid-April to June, the channel is proposed to open approximately once every two weeks.
  • From June to August, the frequency of openings is proposed to increase to once a week.
  • From September to mid-November, the channel is proposed to return to opening approximately once every two weeks.

Navigation via East Fixed Bridge

If your vessel has less than 14’ vertical clearance, you may still navigate through the East Fixed Bridge. Boaters can verify the current clearance by checking Lake Ontario water levels for Kingston.

Plan Your Visit

The Rideau Canal welcomes boaters and visitors to explore its historic waterways from May 16 to October 13, 2025. Communities along the canal are excited to make your visit enjoyable, offering a range of activities and services.

Secure Your Permits

To enhance your experience, consider purchasing seasonal lockage and mooring permits before you depart online.

They are also available at most lockstations upon arrival.

Stay Overnight

For overnight accommodations other than our mooring options, the canal offers scenic reservable campsites at Kilmarnock, Newboro, and Beveridges lockstations, and unique oTENTik stays at Upper Nicholsons, Upper Beveridges and Upper Brewers lockstations. Reserve online.

Historic accommodations are available at Beveridges, Newboro, and Davis lockstations. Reservations can be made through Rideau Lakes Cottages.

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