Soo Locks - Canadian Soo Lock

Canadian Soo Lock

A single small lock is currently operated on the Canadian side of the Soo. Opened in 1998, it was built within a damaged older lock, and is 77 metres (253 ft) long, 15.4 metres (51 ft) wide and 13.5 metres (44 ft) deep. The Canadian lock is used for recreational and tour boats; major shipping traffic uses the U.S. locks.

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