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News, notes and daily conditions from the Trent‑Severn Waterway — what’s happening on the system, what’s changing on the water, and the morning conditions report: gauges, lock and bridge status, marine forecasts, and active navigational warnings.
The working log for the waterway: waterway news and closures, notes on locks, bridges and anchorages, seasonal write-ups, and a daily conditions report assembled from official feeds. Conditions change faster than any post — always check official sources before you travel.
The Canadian Coast Guard has issued navigational warning NW-C-4117-26. Category: Other Vicinity: Midland Category: Deadhead Adrift Deadhead reported adrift in the vicinity of 44 46.06N 079 49.26W at 251633 UTC Sep 2026. Deadhead is visible…
Captain’s Log — Friday, September 25, 2026 Conditions on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Trenton → Georgian Bay, km 0–386. Sturgeon Lake is the low spot on the system today at -16 cm (-6.1 in) against…
Captain’s Log — Thursday, September 24, 2026 Conditions on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Trenton → Georgian Bay, km 0–386. Sturgeon Lake is the low spot on the system today at -15 cm (-6.0 in) against…
Captain’s Log — Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Conditions on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Trenton → Georgian Bay, km 0–386. Open water first: strong wind warning on Georgian Bay. If your day involves the crossing, check…
Captain’s Log — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Conditions on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Trenton → Georgian Bay, km 0–386. Open water first: strong wind warning on Georgian Bay. If your day involves the crossing, check…
Captain’s Log — Monday, September 21, 2026 Conditions on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Trenton → Georgian Bay, km 0–386. Open water first: strong wind warning on Georgian Bay. If your day involves the crossing, check…
Captain’s Log — Sunday, September 20, 2026 Conditions on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Trenton → Georgian Bay, km 0–386. Open water first: strong wind warning on Georgian Bay. If your day involves the crossing, check…
The Canadian Coast Guard has cancelled navigational warning NW-C-4047-26. It no longer appears on the published list for the Trent-Severn Waterway or Georgian Bay. The warning had read: Vicinity: Big Chute Category: Lock Closed…
Resolved · Sep 19, 2026 3:45 pm ETThe Canadian Coast Guard has cancelled NW-C-4047-26 and it no longer appears on the published list. Read the cancellation notice. The Canadian Coast Guard has issued navigational…
Resolved · Sep 19, 2026 3:45 pm ETParks Canada now shows Lock 44 – Big Chute Marine Railway as Operable. Parks Canada has changed the status of Lock 44 – Big Chute Marine Railway…
Captain’s Log — Saturday, September 19, 2026 Conditions on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Trenton → Georgian Bay, km 0–386. Open water first: strong wind warning on Georgian Bay. If your day involves the crossing, check…
Captain’s Log — Friday, September 18, 2026 Conditions on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Trenton → Georgian Bay, km 0–386. Sturgeon Lake is the low spot on the system today at -16 cm (-6.1 in) against…
Captain’s Log — Thursday, September 17, 2026 Conditions on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Trenton → Georgian Bay, km 0–386. Sturgeon Lake is the low spot on the system today at -16 cm (-6.1 in) against…
Captain’s Log — Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Conditions on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Trenton → Georgian Bay, km 0–386. Sturgeon Lake is the low spot on the system today at -15 cm (-6.0 in) against…
Captain’s Log — Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Conditions on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Trenton → Georgian Bay, km 0–386. Open water first: strong wind warning on Lake Simcoe; strong wind warning on Georgian Bay; strong…
Captain’s Log — Monday, September 14, 2026 Conditions on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Trenton → Georgian Bay, km 0–386. Open water first: strong wind warning on Lake Simcoe; strong wind warning on Georgian Bay; strong…
The Canadian Coast Guard has cancelled navigational warning NW-C-3951-26. It no longer appears on the published list for the Trent-Severn Waterway or Georgian Bay. The warning had read: Vicinity: Midland Category: Deadhead Adrift Deadhead…
Captain’s Log — Sunday, September 13, 2026 Conditions on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Trenton → Georgian Bay, km 0–386. Open water first: strong wind warning on Lake Simcoe; strong wind warning on Georgian Bay. If…
Resolved · Sep 13, 2026 5:28 pm ETThe Canadian Coast Guard has cancelled NW-C-3951-26 and it no longer appears on the published list. Read the cancellation notice. The Canadian Coast Guard has issued navigational…
Captain’s Log — Saturday, September 12, 2026 Conditions on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Trenton → Georgian Bay, km 0–386. Open water first: strong wind warning on Lake Simcoe; strong wind warning on Georgian Bay. If…
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