🔄 Boundary Road Swing Bridge

🟢 Operable as of May 4 🔄 Synced 8:10pm ET 📍 44.5170°N, 79.0875°W ↕ Clearance: 1.5 m 5 ft 🔄 Swing Bridge Operable #44
Clearance (Closed) 1.5 m 5 ft
Type Swing Bridge
Status Operable
Adjacent Lock #37  Bolsover
Water Body Trent Canal
KM Marker KM 284.5
🌉 Navigation Disclaimer: Bridge clearances and operating schedules are subject to change. Always confirm current conditions with Parks Canada before transit. The skipper is solely responsible for verifying clearance heights and operating hours. Consult up-to-date CHS charts and Notices to Mariners before making navigation decisions.
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Overview — Boundary Road Swing Bridge

The Boundary Road Swing Bridge at KM 284.5 is the second of two swing bridges near Bolsover, located about 2.5 km downstream of the Bolsover bridge. Like its companion, it has 5 ft closed clearance and opens on request during operating hours.

GPS Coordinates44.5170°N, 79.0875°W
Water BodyTrent Canal
RegionKirkfield & Upper Trent
KM MarkerKM 284.5
Mile MarkerMM 177.8
Bridge TypeSwing Bridge
Bridge Number#44 Parks Canada
Adjacent Lock Lock 37 — Bolsover  (~1 km NE of lock)
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Clearance & Dimensions

Closed Clearance 1.5 m 5 ft CHS
Overhead Cables 12.8 m 42 ft
🔄 Opening Bridge: This is an opening bridge. When open, the bridge provides unrestricted vertical clearance for vessel passage. Contact the bridge operator or signal for opening during posted operating hours.
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Operations & Schedule

StatusOperable
Operating HoursOpens on request during Parks Canada operating hours
📅 Seasonal: Opens during Parks Canada navigation season.
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Approach Notes

Second of two swing bridges near Bolsover on the canal between Canal Lake and Lake Simcoe.

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🧤 Captain’s Bridge Notes

Both Bolsover-area bridges operate on the same schedule. Sunset Cove Marina is between the two bridges at KM 284 if you need to tie up. Port of Call Marina and Motel is nearby as well.

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⚠️ Hazards & Warnings

Same cable hazards as Bolsover Swing Bridge. Sand bar extends into channel near KM 290.6 from NW shore close SW of Talbot River — marked by buoy.

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Location Map

🌉 GPS: 44.5170°N, 79.0875°W  ·  Get Directions ↗  ·  Street View ↗  ·  For navigation use CHS Sailing Directions — this map is reference only.
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Waterway Context

Talbot Lock (Lock 38) is 1.6 km downstream of Bolsover Lock, with a lift of 14 ft. Three more locks (Portage, Thorah, Gamebridge) follow before Lake Simcoe.

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