Liftlock Cruises

Liftlock Cruises Experience the Kawarthas from the water! Liftlock Cruises offers narrated sightseeing tours through the historic, 65-foot Peterborough Lift Lock.
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Family-owned and operated mid-May to mid-October with a fully licensed bar onboard. Call to book today! We are a small family run business. We promote a fun loving, and friendly atmosphere. The Crew are set out to ensure you have a pleasurable and memorable cruise. Discover the unbelievable beauty of this remote region of the Kawarthas. The popular Sightseeing cruise departs from the Peterborough

Marina, next to the Holiday Inn, near Del Crary Park. You will be entertained by the Captain’s colourful commentary on the history of Peterborough and the Trent Severn Waterway. The tour takes us across Little Lake, past the Peterborough Centennial Fountain and into the City of Peterborough portion of the 118 year old lock system, the first traditional flood lock raises us 12 feet, to the highlight of our trip. Where we go up and over the Peterborough Liftlock which is the world’s highest hydraulic lift lock which lifts 65 feet or 19.8m above the city. This engineering marvel was completed in 1904.


* Departure & times are subject to change without notice - call for availability and reservations

Experience the world’s highest hydraulic liftlock right from the water! 🛳️✨Step aboard the Island Princess III with Lift...
08/23/2026

Experience the world’s highest hydraulic liftlock right from the water! 🛳️✨

Step aboard the Island Princess III with Liftlock Cruises for an unforgettable trip along the scenic Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough, ON. Whether you're planning a family outing, a weekend adventure, or taking in the early fall colours, we're cruising daily through Thanksgiving weekend!

📍 Location: Peterborough, ON (Daily departures from Del Crary Park)

📞 Bookings & Inquiries: Call 705-742-9912 to reserve your seats

Tag your cruising crew and join us on the water today! 🌊⚓

Make the most of cruising season! 🍂🚢Did you know we depart daily from the Peterborough Marina? Whether you want to soak ...
08/23/2026

Make the most of cruising season! 🍂🚢

Did you know we depart daily from the Peterborough Marina? Whether you want to soak up the remaining summer rays or get a front-row seat to Ontario’s stunning fall colours on the water, we’ve got a seat waiting for you.

🗓️ Operating daily through Thanksgiving Weekend!
📞 Reserve your spot today — 705-742-9912

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Want to see what it looks like to go through the world’s highest hydraulic lift lock from every possible angle? 🚢✨A huge...
08/16/2026

Want to see what it looks like to go through the world’s highest hydraulic lift lock from every possible angle? 🚢✨

A huge thank you to Canuck Girl Travels for featuring the Liftlock Cruise in her latest video tour of the Peterborough Lift Lock! From lower level viewpoints and the underground tunnel to the top-deck control view (and of course, cruising right through the chamber with us), this is a must-watch for local history & travel lovers. 🎥👇

🎟️ Ready to experience the 65-foot lift for yourself? Book your cruise today - 705-742-9912

📸 / 🎥 Video by: Canuck Girl Travels
https://youtu.be/PKrr0bFrXU8?si=kbAV3CXYDhpSRrGf

Come with me on a tour of the Peterborough Lift Lock in Ontario as ...

08/14/2026

🌊 Find us in Peterborough — we’ll take you over Lock 21 - the world's highest hydraulic liftlock!! 🚢⚓

We're cruising daily along the Trent-Severn Waterway! Bring your family, friends, and pup aboard the Island Princess III for an unforgettable day on the water.

📞 Call (705) 742-9912 to check daily cruise times and reserve your seats!
🌐 liftlockcruises.com

Did any of our local fans catch Tuesday night's episode of The Amazing Race Canada?! 🇨🇦Seeing Liftlock and The River Boa...
08/13/2026

Did any of our local fans catch Tuesday night's episode of The Amazing Race Canada?! 🇨🇦

Seeing Liftlock and The River Boat Cruises, The Island Princess III, cruising through the iconic Lift Lock on CTV & Crave was such an exciting moment for our team!

Have you ever taken a trip through the lift lock with us? Let us know in the comments below! 👇👇

08/06/2026

One of Ontario’s most incredible engineering marvels and you can actually ride through it!

The Peterborough Lift Lock is the highest hydraulic lift lock in the world, lifting boats nearly 20 metres (65 feet) in just minutes.

Seeing it in action is impressive, but going through it yourself is an experience you’ll never forget.

Have you been to the Peterborough Lift Lock?👇

07/30/2026

Cruising into the weekend at top speed. 🐢⚓
There’s nothing quite like taking in the views from the deck with the wind in your hair and nowhere to rush. Tag someone who needs a slow-down day on the water!

📞 705-742-9912

📍 Peterborough, Ontario

Address

92 George Street North Peterborough Marina
Peterborough, ON
K9J2H3

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

705-742-9912

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