Trent-Severn next Summer.

[Mischief Managed]

Exploring ideas for my annual "big boating trip" for 2019. I did the Rideau as part of a 17 day loop cruise this year and really liked it, and the Trent-Severn looks like a similarly great trip. The only downside is that I will not be able to do a loop, it will have to be Lake Ontario to Lake Huron and back the same way. Anyway, I would love to hear any recommendations for must-see places on the Trent-Severn. For reference, on the Rideau, we really enjoyed Westport, Perth, Merrickville and Ottawa. We expect it will take 7 days of traveling each way, excluding extended stops; this is based on the 35ish MPH cruising speed of my boat, the distances between locks, and what looks like not too much no wake zone on this route.

 

[tpenfield]

I’m no help on the planning, but it sounds like a great trip :thumb:

 

[82rude]

Boating magazine had vid of the trent /severn waterway in trip format but right now I couldn't find the vids.They had a couple of episodes on tv about it .

 

[garbageguy]

The hydraulic and rail locks, Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls. We used to vacation on Sturgeon Lake years ago, took day trips from there. Have always wanted to go back

 

[Old Ironmaker]

It seems like a lifetime ago the boys and I rented a houseboat from 3 Boys I think it was. the mid 70's. We try and get up there every few years fishing. The change is astonishing. Some for the good and some I don't like, such as Golden Arches spoiling the landscape. Started with 6 of us and lost 2 somewhere along the way. We didn't get too far from Stoney Lake but we had a blast. If you fish you will be very happy. Stay away from the clip joints selling local Native made chokies made in China.