Facebook GroupNot much more than a spill way associated with the locks. But it gurgles through the woods beside an old historic mill. The entire area is scenic, and you get a mill, lock, park, boatwatching, and small waterfall all in one stop. It's worth a stop, just don't expect too much of a waterfall.
Chaffey's Lock is Lock 37 on the Rideau system. A little island between the canal and the cascade channel can be explored and gives access to both.
There is no parking at the cascade. Parking is availble further north, around the bend, about 200 m away. (the parking button leads to this point). Fortuantely, you can walk through the lock grounds, and then across the little historic bridge to see the cascade and old mill.
| Region | Eastern |
|---|---|
| County | Ottawa-Carleton |
| Near | Chaffeys Lock |
| Watercourse | Rideau River |
| Watershed / % Lakes | / |
| Ownership | |
| Landscape | Rural |
| Size | Very Small |
| Type | Rapids |
| Modification | Water Level Control Dam |
| Access | Easy |
| Top / Bottom | Easy to view / Easy to view |
| Trail conditions | grass |
| Hiking Time | 3 min |
| Coordinates | 44.579,-76.3206 |
| Parking | 44.5798,-76.3189  |
| Site ID | WOO.OTT.002 |
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