Ahoy by a Century

101 Years on the Trent-Severn Waterways

Contributed by Karen Feeley Parks Canada

Photo Credit Peterborough Museum and Archives

It might begin by hearing the distant bell of a swing bridge as you stroll through a vibrant, charming rural village. Or you might be sightseeing with the family, taking a bicycle ride or contemplating a paddling adventure. Then you hear the laughter of the lock staff and locals offering to recommend the best place to swim, the best breakfast in town, or that hidden spot to catch “the big one”. Suddenly, you realize that Trent-Severn Waterway is a national treasure that you want to explore some more.

Photo Credit Baddow Road Photography

2021 marks 101 years of through-navigation on the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site of Canada, and Parks Canada has the entire season planned with new and exciting ways to mark this once-in-a-lifetime milestone. This season, as you lock through in your boat, camp beside the water, or paddle through the many lakes and rivers, we invite you to reflect on a century of history and become a part of the next 100 years.

Photo Credit Baddow Road Photography

Taste of the TSW

As part of our celebration and in partnership with the Trent-Severn Trail Towns program, local purveyors of food and drink will be offering up delicacies inspired by their connection to the Trent-Severn Waterway as part of #TasteoftheTSW. Travel with purpose this season, or simply explore your own community looking for the #TasteoftheTSW sign in the window of supporting businesses.

Photo Credit Baddow Road Photography

Julia Child once said, “People who love to eat are always the best people.” Add to that the world-class destination that is the TrentSevern Waterway, and you have a recipe for a #TasteoftheTSW. Pack your appetite, and welcome to the Trent-Severn Waterway.

Check out all that our #TSW101 celebrations have to offer at www.parkscanada.gc.ca/trent-severn-101

Photo Credit: Parks Canada