Locks 8, 9 and 10 were completed by 1915, and this residence was built just a few years later. Lock masters and operators (known then as canalmen) were available to lock boats through at all hours, day or night. Archival records highlight improvements done over time. In 1951, the canalman’s room was “redecorated”. In 1957, a wood and coal furnace was installed, along with “sanitary conveniences”.
A similar house was built at Lock 10. It was declared surplus in 1972 and removed. The house you see today is one of the few of its kind remaining along the Waterway.
This is a series of six geocaches. Validate your passport by answering the question for each find and using the punch located in each cache. Return your passport to the Lock Station at Lock 9 to redeem for a geocoin!! Passports are available for the series here in English or French . English Passport or French Passport
As per the Parks Canada caching policies, please do not leave anything in the cache, trade items are NOT permitted.