Exploring Big Chute - The Trent Severn Waterway Series

Join us as we explore the only Marine Railway for boats (Lock 44) in North America located at Big Chute. Part of the Trent Severn Waterway Series
The full Trent-Severn Waterway begins at its south-eastern point, on the Bay of Quinte, on eastern Lake Ontario, and extends to Port Severn in Georgian Bay.
The Waterway is made up of a number of interconnected lakes, rivers, canals and cuts. Since many of these waters are at varying elevations, a series of locks were built to allow boats to transit the system from end to end.
The overall length of the system is 240 miles (386 k) and features 44 locks,60 bridges, 125 dams, 39 Swing Bridges. The System includes two of the highest lift locks in the world, 2 flight locks (which are a series of locks in close proximity) and one marine railway. It took 87 years to complete, from 1833 to 1920. #harleysdinersrides
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[@SNOWBIRDBIKER]

That is very cool!! Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@HarleysDinersRides]

Hi Cal, yes it is something to see and it's a great ride to get there. cheers

[@WanderLost]

That’s very interesting... I’ve never seen anything like that... we definitely need to visit there.

[@HarleysDinersRides]

Thanks for stopping by, this area is full of beautiful scenery and points of interest if you make it up to Canada on your travels. Take care and be safe, cheers Dave

[@Homebeez]

That is crazy cool. Love it

[@HarleysDinersRides]

I was lucky enough to be on a friends boat a few years ago and went on this lock. It's an amazing ride. thanks for watching, cheers Dave

[@algeddes9253]

I’ve fond memories of seeing this in action with Dave in 2018. Thanks for sharing 😀👍

[@HarleysDinersRides]

That was a great day, good memories, thanks Al, be safe, cheers👍

[@crazyleftturns1698]

Very cool, going to have to check that out next time we are down that way!

[@HarleysDinersRides]

Thanks for watching and enjoy the RV life, cheers

[@MegaSnow121]

Very interesting. Would love to see that in person.

[@HarleysDinersRides]

Thank you for taking the time to watch this video, we appreciate your time. Riding to these three lock is always one of our favourite destinations. If you are interested check out the other two videos on the Kirkfield and Peterborough lift locks. Cheers Dave

[@eunyoungchoi2567]

That's very cool. Is it working now?

[@HarleysDinersRides]

Yes, it operates every year. it's very interesting to watch. thanks for stopping by

[@strikeryachts]

Did it in 1997 on a 42 Bristol Trawler from Maryland.

[@HarleysDinersRides]

Thanks for watching, it's an amazing piece of engineering, Cheers

[@Viper918]

That is super cool and actually the first time ever for me seeing something like this, cool share.

[@HarleysDinersRides]

Thanks for watching. It is surprising to see how many bikes there are at these locks. but then again when you are looking for a place to ride these sites are a great ride to get to. Cheers

[@Viper918]

@@HarleysDinersRides Any reason is good for riding, finding something cool to show a bonus for sure.

[@CajunMile]

That is very cool. I've never seen a boat railway. 🚋🛥

[@HarleysDinersRides]

It is even more impressive in person. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers Dave