Rideau Canal Waterway - Lower Brewers Lock 45


		Lower Brewers Lock 45

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(history) LOWER BREWERS Lock 45 (water map) (road map)
Number of locks: 1	Total Lift: 4.0m ( 13 ft.)	Lock Through Time: 15 min.*
Chart No: 1513 (Sheet 4)	GPS:¹ N 44^o 23.350' W 76^o 19.500'
Chart Sales: No	Lockstation Tel: (613) 542-2629
Washrooms: Yes²	Drinking Water: Yes³	Day Use Docking: Yes
Overnight Mooring: Yes	Docking⁴ Upstream: 80m/261'	Docking⁴ Downstream: 130m/425'
Ice: No	Power: No	Boater Camping:⁵ Yes
Boat Launch: No	Picnic Tables: Yes	BBQ Grills: Yes
Parking: Yes	Public Telephone: No	Self Guided Trail: No
Hwy Access: W of Hwy 15	Lock Connects: Cataraqui River to Cataraqui River

Special Notes: To ensure passage, boaters must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to closing. Swing bridge with a clearance of 1.3m (4.2 ft). Bridge swings on demand.

Of Interest: One of the four remaining King Post Truss timber swing bridges on the Rideau, this beautiful swing bridge is so well balanced that one person can swing it by simply pushing on it. A sawmill existed here at the time of canal construction and a bypass channel was cut in order to leave the mill intact. Water power continued to operate mills in the 19th century and still operates a small hydro-electric station today. An apple orchard is located just down the road, at the junction with Highway 15.

Notes: Gas is upstream at marinas in Cranberry Lake and Seeley's Bay. No local services. Solitude lock.

* Time to actually go through the locks. Allow at least twice this time when trip planning. See Schedule Caveats.
1) GPS data should not be used for navigation. See the GPS page.
2) Washrooms are wheel chair accessible.
3) Check with lockstation staff for potability of water.
4) Includes both blueline and greyline docking - see Lockstation Docking Page.
5) Allows tent camping for those arriving by water and also for cyclists and hikers.

Lower Brewers Lock looking NortheastLower Brewers, also known as Washburn, is a peaceful lock with a wooden swing bridge. An attraction for those passing through in September and October are the lovely apples at the nearby apple orchard within easy walking distance (ask the locksmaster)

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