last locks 3, 2, 1 finished

Lock Three is the official Center for the Welland Canal. There is a view stand where people can watch us struggle with the procedure and then watch as we descend. We had quite a crowd, I informed them it was as hard as it looked. I was hot, thirsty, tired, did I mention hot and still two more locks. The good thing, I had a few minuets for a much needed break and to get some water.

Lock 3 viewing platform

on to Lock two

Bascule bridges are a direct descendant of the medieval draw bridge. built to handle
shore canal crossing. The secret is in the counterweight which balances the draw span so effectively that only a modest amount of power is needed to raise it.  Also they open on demand. We kept one open over 15 minuets before we got through. Everyone waved Hi - I think it was HI

Last Lock

no we weren't the ones to damage the lock - 

spill way

we are out and on the way to St Cathrines

		Decription	km
		Lake Ontario
		Port Weller
		Port Dalhousie
		Lock #1	3.1
		Lock #2	5.9
		Queen Elizabeth Way - Garden City Skyway
		Lock #3	10.2
		Locks #4-6	12.6
		Merritton Tunnel
		Lock #7	13.9
		Thorold Tunnel
		Allanburg
		Deep Cut
		Port Robinson
		Welland Recreational Waterway
		Welland River to Niagara River
		Main Street bridge - Main Street Tunnel
		CPR bridge
		Feeder Canal to Grand River
		Townline Tunnel
		Lock #8 at Port Colborne	39.3
		Lake Erie	43.5