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Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Sitein-person Doors Open Peterborough

  • In-person
  • Guided tours available
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Photography allowed
Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Site

When completed in 1904, the Peterborough Lift Lock was — and still is — the highest hydraulic lift lock ever built. During Doors Open, take a guided tour and explore this fascinating engineering feat. Please note that there are areas with stairs and tight spaces. Closed-toe shoes are required. Children must be over 10 years old and accompanied by an adult.

Contact info

220 Hunter Street East
Peterborough, Ontario

https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_nhs_eng.aspx?id=486

Architecture

Year built: 1904
Building type:Transportation
Architect: Richard Birdsall Rogers

Dates/hours open

Sep 16, 10:00am - Sep 16, 04:00pm

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.