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Peterborough Lift Lock Visitors Centre

34 Hunter Street East, Peterborough, ON K9H 2G4

Explore Canada's engineering marvel—the world's highest hydraulic lift lock. This visitors centre showcases the historic Peterborough Lift Lock's innovative 1904 technology and its crucial role in connecting Ontario's waterway system. Interactive exhibits reveal the mechanics of

Visitors centre for the world's highest hydraulic lift lock, featuring engineering history and interactive exhibits.

Updated · Mis à jour May 8, 2026

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