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Purchase your seasonal lockage permit this winter and save 20%, or bundle it in the seasonal lockage and mooring package and save even more! Order your permits by March 31 and start planning your summer on the water.

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Discover these ten must-do activities along the vast network of historic canals and waterways. Find ideas for a new summer adventure by water or land. Get your friends and family together and try them all!

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Wake up in an Ôasis, oTENTik or historic home and start your day with direct access to adventure on the canals and waterways. Camping at lockstations is also a great way to extend your paddling excursion or to enjoy a night outdoors on a family road trip. Stay overnight in one these amazing accommodations and fully immerse yourself in life at the locks.

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Looking for a great place to take your canoe or kayak this summer? Countless routes for all skill levels await you on the historic canals. Paddle all summer long with 50% off a seasonal lockage permit and travel at your leisure through the locks. From week-long excursions to easy day trips, make new memories on the water while enjoying a great Canadian outdoor activity.

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