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Balsam LakeCameron Lake

Trent-Severn Waterway, Lock 35 – Rosedale

161 Trent Canal Rd, Rosedale, ON K0M 2B0, Canada

● Data checked · July 2026

A canal with boats docked along the edge, surrounded by green trees and grassy areas under a blue sky with clouds. A small building and a picnic table are visible on the left.

Wooden information kiosk at location 35 in Rosedale, featuring a colorful illustrated map on the left and historical and geographical information panels on the right, situated outdoors with trees and grass in the background.

An outdoor informational sign explains how a canal lock works, with diagrams and text. The sign is set in a park-like area with green trees, yellow railings, a small building, and people in the background on a sunny day.

Small motorboats are docked along a narrow canal bordered by trees and a grassy park on one side, with a building visible in the foreground. The sky is mostly clear with scattered clouds.

A small, white and brick building labeled Main Office sits on a sunny day, surrounded by green trees and grass, with a sidewalk leading up to the entrance and equipment on the lawn.

Several small boats are lined up in a canal lock under a sunny sky, surrounded by green trees and grassy areas. People are on the boats and along the walkway, enjoying the outdoor setting. A pedestrian bridge crosses over the canal ahead.

At a Glance

What Trent-Severn Waterway, Lock 35 – Rosedale Offers

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Services / Offerings

Overnight mooring
Camping (reservable)
oTENTik accommodations
Rustic cabin accommodations
Washrooms
Showers
Potable water
Picnic area
Boat lockage

✓Service AreaRosedale, Ontario; between Balsam and Cameron Lakes on the Trent-Severn Waterway

✓Seasonal OperationVictoria Day to Thanksgiving (mid-May to mid-October)

✓Years in BusinessConstructed 1869–1873

✓Attraction Typehistoric site, lock station, park, waterway

✓Indoor / Outdooroutdoor

✓Family-OrientedYes

About

Lock 35 – Rosedale is a secluded lock station located at 161 Trent Canal Rd, Rosedale, Ontario, on the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site. The station links Balsam and Cameron Lakes and was originally constructed between 1869 and 1873 as a wooden lock, dam, timber slide, and bridge to support navigation toward the rail link at Coboconk. Visitors can use the picnic area for day trips or stay overnight via mooring or camping. Nearby Dewey's Island offers oTENTik campsites and rustic cabin accommodations with paddle docks. Facilities on site include washrooms, showers, and potable water.

Contact

Phone

705-887-3120

Web

parks.canada.ca

Address

161 Trent Canal Rd, Rosedale, ON K0M 2B0, Canada

On The Chart

44.5715031

-78.7778127

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