Rideau Canal, Locks 46 - 49 - Kingston Mills — Attraction in Ontario

The staff is fantastic, the assistance with locking is great. Unfortunately this is the first place that I’ve encountered where the public feels entitled to use the facilities after hours. Boaters pay a fee to tie up overnight and have a reasonable expectation of privacy on the docks subject of course to other boaters. Signs are posted “no fishing’ Some people still fish but it’s generally accepted that you don’t fish near someone’s boat. Unfortunately at this lock station some members of the public feel entitled to use the docks as their own waterfront property and fish or sit and have a drink or inspect your boat as they see fit. —- Warning, as soon as the lock staff leaves you lose all semblance of privacy or peace and quiet I am speaking specifically of the lower lock wall, blue and gray line. Not the staffs fault. I don’t know what the answer is but I certainly won’t ever spend...

Took my fiancee on our first little fishing excursion. Didn't catch any fish, lost my brand new diamond stud earring. I am a glass half full kinda guy tho. Can't blame the fish for not liking the way I reel my rod and we went back to look for my earring after dark... a long shot right? Nope. My flashlight caught a glimmer on the dock and there it was, an inch on either side and I never would have seen it again. My take here? The locks just wanted me to come back. My story. The moral? An adventure at every turn if you look at it right. I must add that I hadn't been there in over 30 years. It had not changed a bit. Amazing. Don't forget to pack in/out please...

Beautiful spot to explore with or without your kids (6+ in my opinion for the lock wall walks without parent at arms length). When crossing the road path from the long dock, be careful as there isn't much space to slam breaks if you happen to cross and a vehicle turns that wind coming up the hill, listen and look for traffic and cross quickly. The area of exploration is quite large and you could spend hours up, down and on either sides. Spots to fish easily and some better if your willing to climb or whack through some bush to the river creek part or just off the shore on the upper part. Pretty in all seasons! Perfect spot for photos...