Lower Nicholsons

Rideau Canal National Historic Site

While there are no amenities or power on site at Lower Nicholsons, it is a peaceful location with ample space to moor, camp, fish and picnic.

How to get here

Lower Nicholsons

41 Nicholson Lane
Merrickville-Wolford, Ontario

GPS: 44°57'17"N 75°48'57"W


Hours of Operation

Phone
613-269-4960

Email
rideau@pc.gc.ca

Navigational data
  • Distance from Ottawa: 69.4 km (43.1 mi)
  • Distance from Kingston: 132.7 km (82.5 mi)
  • Nautical chart: #1512 (Sheet 3)
  • Lock length: 40.8 m (134 ft)
  • Lock width: 9.7 m (33 ft)
  • Average lift: 2.0 m (6.5 ft)
Facilities and services
History

The lockstation was named after Robert Nicholson, a Loyalist immigrant. Originally the plan was for a single lock with a lift of 10 feet, but a higher lift was required and two locks were built instead.

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