Lock 09 — Lock 09 – Meyers

Lock 09 — Meyers sits on the east side of the Trent River at Kilometre 42.5 (Mile 26.4), connected to Lock 08 Percy Reach by a narrow canal approximately 2 km1.2 mi in length. Just 1.2 km0.8 mi upstream lies Lock 10 Hagues Reach. With a lift of 4.9 m16 ft, Meyers is one of the quieter stations in the Trent section — a secluded lock surrounded by farmland, mature trees, and gently rolling countryside. Parks Canada describes it as one of the prettiest lockstations on the entire waterway. The Centennial Trail connects Lock 09 to Lock 08 Percy Reach along the shoreline, making it an attractive stop for walkers and cyclists as well as boaters.

Lock 09 was constructed circa 1914 as part of the Trent Canal system, which was completed through to Port Severn by 1920. The lock is part of the slack-water system characteristic of this section of the waterway, where dams were built to control water flow and level, with locks constructed to bypass them. The restored lockmaster’s house, dating to approximately 1914, is one of the heritage structures on the Trent-Severn Waterway and now serves as the lockstation office and houses public washrooms. Parks Canada also operates Ôasis glamping pods at the lower reach of Lock 09, offering teardrop-shaped accommodation with campfire and canoe access. No recent capital works notices specific to Lock 09 were found as of March 2026.

For boaters, Lock 09 Meyers offers a genuinely peaceful overnight stop. The lower mooring area is particularly sheltered from wind, making it a favoured tie-up for those transiting northbound through the Trent section. The grounds are spacious with ample grass, BBQs, and picnic tables located on the downstream side. Washrooms in the historic lockmaster’s house are well-maintained and generously sized. Arriving in the afternoon allows time to walk the Centennial Trail back toward Percy Reach before settling in for the evening. The nearest town services are in Campbellford, a short drive north.

📍 GPS: 44.247155°N, 77.8023595°W · 706 Haigs Reach Road, Seymour Twp, ON K0L 1L0, Trent Hills, Ontario, ON · Get Directions ↗ · Street View ↗

For navigation, use CHS Chart #2021 — this map is for reference only and should not be used for marine navigation.

Boater Orientation Notes:

• Lock 9 is a rural lock surrounded by farmland — no walkable amenities within 1 km of the dock.
• All services require a short drive to Campbellford (~10 km / ~10 min) — taxi availability can be limited, so book ahead.
• Campbellford is a full-service small town with excellent grocery, dining, pharmacy, hardware, and laundry options.
• Dooher’s Bakery (61 Bridge St E) is a must-stop — voted Canada’s Sweetest Bakery two years running, famous for cream-filled donuts.
• Lock 9 has picnic tables, BBQ pits, public washrooms, and Oasis glamping pods on-site — a pleasant overnight stop.

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Last Updated: March 18, 2026

No-drama approach northbound. The dam sits way off to the other side of the old river basin that used to flow through here — it doesn’t generate any turbulence or current in the canal at all. The only time you’ll see any current or turbulence on approach is if the lock is draining for down-bound traffic ahead of you, and even then it’s manageable. You’re also pretty well protected from wind here. Easy approach, easy lock. Nothing to overthink at Meyers.

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