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Peterborough Lift Lock

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Ranked #3 of 13 attractions in Peterborough
4.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites
Description: Opened in 1904 and designated as a Canadian National Historic Site, this is the highest hydraulic lift lock in the world.
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Moosomin, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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Canadian ingenuity at it's best on display here--Nice little museum run by Parks Canada on site! More

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Ontario, Canada
Top Contributor
68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

The Peterborough lift lock (hydraulic) is the highest in the world... pretty amazing really. This lift lock is run by Parks Canada so the property and access is free. Its not only a cool bit of mechanics and history, its interesting to watch the lock work. There aren't always boats going through, so its a bit of luck for your... More

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Fort Myers Beach, Florida
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

It's a sight to see ! Ladies sometimes you have to visit some sights for your man...this is one he will love...so make him happy...it is an impressive achievement More

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Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

A great walk, but not amazing except when they open in them in April. More

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ontario, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Neat to see and learn how it works... But you'll get bored quickly. More

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Laval
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

We found the Lock very interesting and learned a lot got some great pictures More

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London Ontario
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Interesting had a great time would recommend to others More

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Bancroft, Ontario
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

We took our relatives from England on the dinner cruise last year. it was very enjoyable. More

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Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

The lift lock is a great location to skate along the canal in the winter. Nothing like Ottawa, but definitely fun for families, or those looking to play a bit of hockey. More

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Peterborough, Canada
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012
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This is a very historic hydraulic lift lock finished in 1904 & awarded the American Engineers Award late last century. You have a great view of the nearby golf course & Little Lake plus Beavermeade Campground(City run). It is worth taking the boat tour but there is a Trent Canal Museum parking lot nearby & up the hill there is... More

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