Independence Day & Canada 150

Michael T

A great weekend and safe boating to my American friends....Happy Independence Day and a salute to my Canadian friends and Canada's 150th birthday. A special thank you to those who are serving abroad and at home!

randy56

I hope everyone has a safe 4th weekend.

raybo3

Happy 4th of July everyone. Be safe and have fun........

JustCuzz

Safe boating on both side of "The North Wall" this weekend

chamberb

For anyone nearby considering a boat trip into Canada, the lock fees are waived for the whole year for the 150 celebration. Time for a day trip to Montreal. 

Willhound

chamberb said:

For anyone nearby considering a boat trip into Canada, the lock fees are waived for the whole year for the 150 celebration. Time for a day trip to Montreal. 

Please check. It is free, but you need to go online and apply for a lock pass. If you just show up you may not get the freebie.

randy56

Interesting, the government charge's for lockage? how much?

Willhound

This would be the usual:

Type of Permit	2016 Rates	2017 Rates1
Single Lockage and Return	$0.90/ft	free
One Day Lockage	$1.60/ft	free
Six Day*	$5.05/ft	free
Transit (one way)	$4.65/ft	free
Seasonal Lockage	$8.80/ft	free
Overnight Mooring (incl. Day Mooring)	$0.90/ft	$0.90/ft
Colonel By Island Day Mooring	$0.40/ft	$0.40/ft
Seasonal Mooring	$9.80/ft	$9.80/ft
Power (per 24 hrs)**	$9.80 per night	$9.80 per night
Camping	$4.90 per person	4.90 per person
oTENTiks	$100 per night	$100 per night

gtyee

Happy 4th to all!

Willhound

Yes, to all our American cousins, have a fantastic and safe Independence Day!