Lock 31 - Buckhorn

Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site

Lock 31 is a short walk to the hamlet of Buckhorn where boaters can find various facilities. Good lake cruising can be found above and below the lock.

Getting here
Map locations
NameDescriptionCategory
Lock 31 - Buckhorn

1961 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn, Ontario

Location
  • Nautical chart: #2024 (more on Nautical charts)
  • Kilometer marker: 194.2 km (mile 120.7)
  • GPS: 44°33'20.0"N 78°20'46.2"W

Hours of Operation

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Navigational data
  • Lock length: 37.8 m (124 ft)
  • Lock width: 9.7 m (32 ft)
  • Average lift: 3.5 m (11.5 ft))
  • Max. mooring period: 2 nights
Facilities and services
History
Buckhorn lockstation
Constructed: 1882-1884

Originally known as Halls Bridge, the town was later known as Buckhorn due to the collection of deer antlers that decorated the local grist mill. This site boasted a bustling hamlet with a dam, timber slide and mills. The community expanded with temporary workers when construction began on the lock and refurbishment of the dam. Today Buckhorn boasts a thriving cottage and tourism industry.

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