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Kawartha
Region Information
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With more than 50 lakes, rivers and
waterways, it's no wonder that Kawartha Region is known as 'The Land Of
Shining Waters'. Traveling through this area of The Waterway offers
visitors everything from big city to small town.
 Situated
along the Otonabee River and with a population of 70,000, The City Of
Peterborough is a popular spot to spend some time during your journey.
From excellent marina facilities to free waterfront concerts and easy
access to many amenities within easy walking distance, many cruising
boaters consider this spot a must to tie up to.
 Peterborough
also lays claim to the highest Liftlock in the world. Having recently
celebrated it's 100th anniversary, this marvel of technology and
simplicity continues to attract people from the world over.
And it's a
really fun
ride, too!
 Leaving
the hustle of Peterborough, one returns to the tranquil waters of Clear
and Stony Lakes and on to Buckhorn, Pigeon and Cameron Lakes.
All of these lakes - and more - are home to many small towns and
villages.
Do yourself a favour and plan to stop in to as many as time allows, you
don't want to miss a thing! The only regret you might have is having to
leave - but the whole area is a must to see and will surely leave you
wanting more.
Kawartha
Region Fun Facts . . .
Not only does the Kawartha
Region have
the worlds highest liftlock (Peterborough),
but the world's 2nd highest liftlock is located there, too! Kirkfield
Liftlock holds the #2 position.
Kirkfield
is the
summit of the Trent-Severn
Waterway, meaning that whatever direction you sail from that point, you
are heading downstream.
Plus,
Kirkfield/Balsam Lake is the the highest elevation above sea level that
is navigable to by boat from an ocean. Cool, eh?
By
the way, Kirkfield Liftlock will celebrate 100 years of operation in
2007!
The
lock at Bobcaygeon (Lock #32) was the very first built along the
system, built in 1834.
Lock
#28 at Burleigh Falls used to actually be two separate locks. In
the 1960's they were combined to make only one. That is why there is no
Lock #29.
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Taking
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