Peterborough 
Discover the waters of the Trent Severn Waterway on a sightseeing cruise with Liftlock Cruises.
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With Liftlock Cruises – a family-run business, owned by the Kent family for over 25 years – you will discover the heart of the Kawarthas aboard their vessel, the Island Princess III.
The Trent-Severn Waterway looks stunning in the summer with lush green trees lining the waterway and clear blue skies above. During the fall, the waterway looks equally beautiful with red, green, and golden colours all around.
This historic waterway was used by the early settlers to trade goods and services. The entire waterway took 87 years to complete and is now a very popular tourist site.
Peterborough Marina/Credit: To Do Canada
On the sightseeing cruise, you will explore the Peterborough section of the Trent-Severn Waterway. On board the Island Princess III, the captain will share fun facts about Peterborough and the Waterway. The staff is very friendly and will board you and help you with anything you need.
You will begin your cruise at Waterborough Marina, near Del Crary Park and the Holiday Inn, passing through Ashburnham Lock 20 and various swing bridges.
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When you reach the 120+-year-old first traditional flood lock, you will be raised 12 feet and will go over the Peterborough Liftlock.
The Peterborough Liftlock is the world’s highest hydraulic Liftlock. This lock system lifts 65 feet above the city of Peterborough.
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The entire cruise experience will take about 2 hours. You will also get to see the Centennial Fountain and the Little Lake on this journey.
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The cruise season began in mid-May and will continue till mid-October.
Autumn season tours, known as Triple Crown Fall Colours Cruises, are extremely popular. The 3-hour cruise travels northbound up and over the World’s Highest Hydraulic Liftlock and up to Trent University, selling out well in advance (reserve ASAP).
This cruise ship has a canopied upper deck and an enclosed lower deck. You can also find a cash snack bar and washrooms on the Island Princess III. Outside food is not allowed on the ship.
Regular cruise tickets cost $33 for seniors, $35 for adults, $15.50 for children (ages 3-12), and $3.50 for infants.
Fall colour cruises (Triple Crown Fall Colours Cruises) are $46.50. You need to call 705-742-9912 to make reservations.
Liftlock Cruises – Peterborough
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When:
Regular Cruises: Until Labour Day
Fall Colour:
September 24, 27, 30, October 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11 | 12:30 pm
How Much:
Regular Cruise:
- Senior (60+) – $33.00
- Adult (13-59) – $35.00
- Children (3-12) – $15.50
- Infant (2 & Under) – $3.50
(must sit on a lap)
Fall Colour Tour: $46.50 (includes tax)
Call to book — 705-742-9912
Where:
Liftlock Cruises is located at 92 George Street North, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3G6.
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