Dan Weemhoff (dwhike) > This canal, or lock, was first constructed in 1895 completing a Canadian system of locks connecting Lake Superior to the lower lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway.  Though closed commercially in 1987 it continues to serve pleasure craft sailing between the lakes...
Dan Weemhoff (dwhike) > No, not a real wild hike but still a interesting little adventure...a place I'll certainly want to visit again someday!
Dan Weemhoff (dwhike) > Looking downstream along the canal with the administration and powerhouse buildings both visible to the left of center...
Dan Weemhoff (dwhike) > Another look upstream along the length of the canal...
Dan Weemhoff (dwhike) > An structure at the west end of the lock system...not sure its purpose...
Dan Weemhoff (dwhike) > It was nice to have a bit of color left along the way...it will be gone soon!
Dan Weemhoff (dwhike) > It was nice not having railings along the edge...it made for easier picture taking...
Dan Weemhoff (dwhike) > Back along the old canal...the huge orange structure is the emergency swing bridge dam...
Dan Weemhoff (dwhike) > After crossing back beneath the bridge the trail circles through this young grove of Aspens...
This canal, or lock, was first constructed in 1895 completing a Canadian system of locks connecting Lake Superior to the lower lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. Though closed commercially in 1987 it continues to serve pleasure craft sailing between the lakes...
Dan Weemhoff (dwhike) > This canal, or lock, was first constructed in 1895 completing a Canadian system of locks connecting Lake Superior to the lower lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway.  Though closed commercially in 1987 it continues to serve pleasure craft sailing between the lakes...
This canal, or lock, was first constructed in 1895 completing a Canadian system of locks connecting Lake Superior to the lower lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. Though closed commercially in 1987 it continues to serve pleasure craft sailing between the lakes...
See photo in original gallery.

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