Chaffeys
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
A swing bridge passes over Chaffeys Lock, which is a rest stop for many boaters with a variety of accommodations in the area. Fuel is available on both the downstream and upstream sides, as are power spots and marinas for those interested in mooring. A rural hub for arts and culture, Chaffeys Lock also has access to many trails for walkers, hikers and cyclists.
How to get here
Chaffeys
1723 Chaffeys Lock Road
Rideau Lakes, Ontario
GPS: 44°34'44"N 76°19'11"W
Phone
613-359-5914
Email
rideau@pc.gc.ca
Navigational data
- Distance from Ottawa: 148.7 km (92.4 mi)
- Distance from Kingston: 53.4 km (33.2 mi)
- Nautical chart: #1513 (Sheet 3)
- Lock length: 40.8 m (134 ft)
- Lock width: 9.7 m (33 ft)
- Average lift: 3.4 m (11.2 ft)
Facilities and services
- Overnight mooring (2 nights max)
- Camping
- Washrooms
- Barbecue grills
- Potable water
- Shore power
- Boat launch
- Firewood ($)
- Picnic tables
- Visitor information
- Parking
History
In about 1820, Samuel Chaffey settled at this location and, together with his brother Benjamin, built an impressive mill complex that included a mill dam, distillery, carding mill, sawmill and a grist mill. Similar to many of the lockstations, particularly those in the southern section of the route, malaria plagued the construction project. After Samuel Chaffey died of malaria in 1827, Colonel By purchased the mill complex from Samuel’s widow Mary Ann and his brother Benjamin and removed it to make way for the canal works.
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