Happy trails for you Campbellford and Hastings are part of Canada’s first Waterway Trail Town Program, which runs along the TrentSevern Waterway National Historic Site. The program encourages visitors to boat, paddle, cycle, hike or drive along the renowned inland passageway with its historic lock stations. Also, to spend some time along the way at the quaint communities whose character sets them apart. Trent-Severn Waterway The Trent-Severn Waterway, a Canadian National Historic Site, connects Lake Ontario and Lake Huron through a 386-km canal system. The first lock was built in 1833 as a commercial venture to allow for steamship travel. The Peterborough-to-Simcoe section opened in 1904,
followed by the link to Trenton in 1918, and then Georgian Bay in 1920. By this time the steamships were too big to travel the canal system, and with the introduction of motorized boats, the waterway became known for pleasure boating. Locks 8 through 18 are located in Trent Hills, offering sightseeing, boating, fishing and landbased activities. Travel the
Here’s the angle: the fishing’s fine
waterway and its system of locks by canoe, kayak or motorized boat. Paddling docks have been installed at Lock 13 (top and bottom), Lock 10 (bottom) and Lock 8 (top). Tent camping is permitted at Locks 8 through 17 in the Trent Hills portion of the waterway. The Trent Severn Driving Tour is a great way to experience the beauty of the Trent-Severn Waterway by land!
HASTINGS VILLAGE MARINA
A modern marina on the Trent Severn Waterway at Lock 18, the entrance to Rice Lake. Located in the charming Village of Hastings in beautiful Trent Hills. Seasonal & Transient Docking • Clean Washrooms & Showers Up to 50 amp power, pump out and potable water 705.696.3226 | 800.268.4561 hastingsvillage.ca
Exp
nce e i r e
Docking & Trent Hills Visitor Centre Managed by the Trent Hills & District Chamber of Commerce
Old Mill Park Docking Campbellford
Hastings Village Marina accommodates both seasonal and overnight docking with 64 boat slips available at Lock 18 at the mouth of Rice Lake on the south side. In 2021 new boat docks will be installed on the north side. The marina is just a short walk away from restaurants and shops, a public boat launch, and a small sandy beach. Campbellford Old Mill Park Docking offers overnight stays along both sides of the core wall. There are places to shop or get a bite to eat close at hand. Book the TrentSevern Trail Town special – stay two nights and your third night is free. Anglers, new and experienced, can fish from land, by water “in the Boom” (Percy Boom Road) or by boat at one of the many local cottage resorts. The Hastings Bridge is a popular fishing spot with all the amenities for your fishing experience conveniently located nearby.
A Trent-Severn Trail Town
51 Grand Road, Campbellford 705-653-1551 | 1-888-653-1556 www.VisitTrentHills.ca TRENT HILLS SUMMER GUIDE 2021 13
