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Lock 46 Kingston Mills
- Mile Marker: 121.3
- Lat / Lon: N 44° 17.530' / W 076° 26.531'
- Number of Chambers: One
- Size: 33 x 134
- Tie Off: Cables
- VHF Channel: None
- Phone: 613-507-3188
- Schedule:
Distance from Ottawa: 195.2 km (121.3 mi)
Distance from Kingston: 6.9 km (4.3 mi)Locks do NOT monitor VHF channels. To request passage, call the lock or tie up to the end of the lock with the painted blue line indicating to the locktender that you want to pass through.
2026 Navigation Season and Lockstation Hours
Station opening and closing times, as well as first and last lockage, are not guaranteed and may be affected by water management duties, maintenance activities or other types of navigation interruptions.
DATE: May 15 - June 18
Monday to Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friday to Sunday and Victoria Day (May 18) 9:00am - 7:00pmDATE: June 19 - September 7
Monday to Thursday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday to Sunday and Canada Day (July 1), Civic Holiday (Aug. 3), Labour Day (Sept. 7) 9:00am - 7:00pmDATE: September 8 - October 12
Monday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday to Sunday and Thanksgiving (Oct. 12) 9:00am - 5:00pmLast Lockage
Follow these guidelines to maximize chances of being locked through at the end of the day:
- At lockstations with one lock, boaters must arrive at the designated blue line 30 minutes before closing
- At lockstations with more than one lock, 30 minutes per lock chamber is required (example: three locks = arrive 90 minutes before closing)
- At swing bridges (including Brass Point Bridge) boaters must arrive 20 minutes before closing
More information- Access to lockstations is prohibited between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am
- Lockstations are not staffed after-hours
- For emergencies after-hours, please call 911 for police, fire, ambulance
- Contact Parks Canada Administration at 613-283-5170 or 1-888-773-8888
This is the site of the first mill built on the Rideau Canal, that being the King's Mill constructed at the Cataraqui Falls in 1784. The site today features a set of three lower locks, a turning basin and a fourth detached upper lock. The main CN rail line crosses over the lower locks, and one of the four blockhouses along the Rideau is located here. Gas is available downstream at marinas in Kingston. - Amenities:
Overnight mooring (48 hrs., with pass), washrooms, potable water, BBQ grills, picnic area.
