Liftlock and The River Boat Cruises

Liftlock and The River Boat Cruises Explore the beautiful Trent Severn Waterway with Liftlock Cruises. Discover the unbelievable beauty We are a small family run business.
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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 Peterb

orough 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

09/05/2025

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05/28/2025

🚨 SPRING WEEKEND SPECIAL ALERT! 🚨

Ready for a spontaneous escape? Grab our fantastic 40' Seahawk houseboat for an incredible price! Accommodates 6 adults/2 small children!

Cruise the beautiful Trent-Severn Waterway THIS WEEKEND from Saturday at noon to Sunday at 4 PM for ONLY $500 (+ taxes & fuel)! 🚤💨

This limited-time offer is perfect for a quick, refreshing getaway. The weather looks promising for a beautiful weekend!

📞 CALL US OR EMAIL US TO BOOK! This special won't be available online.
705-799-5745
[email protected]

Don't miss out on your spring adventure!

Adventure awaits!

🇨🇦 Proudly Canadian owned - small family business



*Available on new reservations only

02/06/2025
02/05/2025

This is the FLOATING COTTAGE you've been dreaming of! ✨

Our largest vessels offer the ultimate in houseboat luxury.
💙 Spacious open-concept living with island kitchen, 2 fridges, and full-size appliances.
🩵 Cozy up by the fireplace or stay warm with the furnace on cooler evenings.
💙 2 bathrooms, 2 staterooms, and a bunk room for plenty of sleeping space.

Unbeatable outdoor living:
🩵 6-person hot tub & fire table for stargazing nights.
💙 Water slide for summer fun!
🩵 Full-size BBQ & 70L cooler for outdoor feasts.

Book your floating cottage adventure today!

Peak Season availability:
July 4-7 Weekend
July 11-14 Weekend
July 19-25 Full Week - LAST ONE!
August 5-8 Weekend
August 29-September 1

Adventure Awaits!

Book online: www.eganhouseboats.com
or
Contact us: [email protected]

02/05/2025

From a bustling mill site in the 1820s to a must-visit spot on the Rideau Canal today! 🚣‍♂️ Samuel Chaffey’s mills once stood where the lock now sits, but canal construction reshaped the landscape forever. Now, Chaffeys Lock is a charming cottage & tourist destination and one of our stops on our Rideau cruise!

That’s a wrap!! We are now closed for the season. Thank you to all of our passengers who sailed with us, and helped to m...
10/14/2024

That’s a wrap!!
We are now closed for the season.
Thank you to all of our passengers who sailed with us, and helped to make our 30th season a great one!
We look forward to seeing you in May 2025.

We’ve had some seats open up for Friday October 11, 2024 for a 1:00pm departure. As well a few seats available on Sunday...
10/10/2024

We’ve had some seats open up for Friday October 11, 2024 for a 1:00pm departure. As well a few seats available on Sunday October 13, 2024 for a 10:00am departure. These are the last seats available for the season.
If you’d like to join us, please call the ticket booth at 705- 742-9912 to reserve.

09/06/2024

"In about a month, the leaf colours will be at their peak in the Trent-Severn Trail Towns. 🍁🍂 Check out this stunning photo of Lakefield Beach! 👀 Start planning your fall road trips today—you'll want to take in this beauty! 🚗

📍 Lakefield, 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

Website

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