Old Slys

Rideau Canal National Historic Site

These locks are located on the eastern edge of Smiths Falls. A rail line crosses the site, serving as a reminder of the town’s historic importance as a railway hub. Old Slys has considerable mooring space and is very close proximity to many amenities. There is ample parking and parkland with a trail to downtown.

How to get here

Old Slys

9 Old Slys Road
Smiths Falls, Ontario

GPS: N 44° 53.590' W 76° 00.250'


Hours of Operation

Phone
613-283-2663

Email
rideau@pc.gc.ca

Navigational data
  • Distance from Ottawa: 95.4 km (59.3 mi)
  • Distance from Kingston: 106.7 km (66.3 mi)
  • Nautical chart: #1512 (Sheet 3)
  • Number of locks: 2 in flight
  • Lock length: 40.8 m (134 ft)
  • Lock width: 9.7 m (33 ft)
  • Average lift: 4.9 m (16.1 ft)
Facilities and services
History

Some 1.6 km (1 mile) below the Combined lockstation is a flight of two locks called Old Slys lockstation. This station is named for the original settler at this location, William Sly.

Read more history about this lockstation
Google Street View

Date modified :