Monday, April 27, 2015

Kirkfield Lock

Kirkfield Lift Lock on the Trent-Severn Waterway

The waterway will open on May 15th so, as you can see, we beat the crowds. Truth be told, we drove to the lock in a car so didn't need to use the lock to be lifted (or lowered) to the other side of the waterway.

The Kirkfield Lock is  is one of two lift locks in Ontario and fun to watch when it's it in operation. Last Saturday I was happy to enjoy the reflections in the water and the blue sky above.

More photos from Our World can be seen by clicking HERE.


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34 comments:

  1. AndyApril 27, 2015 at 5:01 AM

    This was a place I used to take my kids to watch the boats go up and down.

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  2. eileeninmdApril 27, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    The locks are interesting to watch! Great shot, have a happy day!

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  3. PerthDailyPhotoApril 27, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    I agree with comments above, so fun to watch.. first time I actually saw a locke in action was in France.. Super watery reflections EG.

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  4. Amy at love made my homeApril 27, 2015 at 5:45 AM

    I have only seen such things on tv programmes, but they look fascinating, so I am sure that it was an amazing place to visit! xx

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  5. RevrunnerApril 27, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    Thanks! I needed a "lift" this morning. :-)

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  6. KateApril 27, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Looks very complicated and is quite an experience, isn't it!

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  7. Gill - That British WomanApril 27, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    never been, should put it on the list of day trips for this summer.

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  8. MadSnapperApril 27, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    I have only seen locks in the movies and in blog land. i love the water in this shot.

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  9. DarlaApril 27, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    It must be fun to see the lock in operation

    Darla

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  10. TexWisGirlApril 27, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    such a neat engineering feat.

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  11. Mary HoneApril 27, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    So interesting. Should be fun to watch it in action too.

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  12. William KendallApril 27, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Quite a different kind of lock than the ones on the Rideau system. I've crossed the Trent-Severn system numerous times, but haven't really followed its course.

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  13. Sylvia KApril 27, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    I am fascinated by the locks and would love to see them "in person"!! Your pics, as always, are the next best thing!! And, as always, thanks for sharing the fun! Hope you have a great new week!! Enjoy!

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  14. Gail DixonApril 27, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    I didn't even know such a thing existed. One great reason to love blogging is seeing new things! Great shot!

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  15. AnonymousApril 27, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    Looks so very peaceful!

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  16. LowellApril 27, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    A lovely photo. One day I hope to through one of those locks.

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  17. Ginny HartzlerApril 27, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    I don't think I have ever seen one this close up. You get a really good picture!

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  18. MarleenApril 27, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    There is always a lot to see in and around locks, they're interesting places!

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  19. StephanieApril 27, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    I have seen these in operation many years ago. Wonderful shot!

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  20. RedPatApril 27, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    I haven't seen this one - I've seen the one in peterborough many times.

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  21. Suburban GirlApril 27, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    Fascinating.

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  22. Photo CacheApril 27, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    That's pretty cool. Is this like a drawbridge?

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  23. mickApril 27, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    Great photo of a very interesting piece of engineering on the waterway.

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  24. GreenComotionApril 27, 2015 at 10:03 PM

    I have to look up what a Lift Lock is, but it sure looks like a fine setup!
    Have a Beautiful Day, Tina!
    Peace :)

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  25. RandyApril 27, 2015 at 10:18 PM

    Nice reflection.

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  26. CloudiaApril 27, 2015 at 11:20 PM

    human scale - super-human that is





    ALOHA from Honolulu,
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=

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  27. RoseApril 27, 2015 at 11:53 PM

    I think I would enjoy watching, too.

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  28. BasiaWApril 28, 2015 at 1:46 AM

    So interesting.

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  29. IndraniApril 28, 2015 at 4:08 AM

    Wow! Something new! Thanks for showing.

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  30. VPApril 28, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    This is amazing, I would really like to see this lock at work...

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  31. cedarmerefarmApril 28, 2015 at 10:05 PM

    Interesting. would love to see one.

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  32. AnonymousApril 29, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    It would be fascinating to visit and watch it in operation.

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  33. Susan AndersonApril 29, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    I must visit Ontario one day. It intrigues me.

    =)

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  34. NatureFootstepApril 30, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    seems to be a very interesting lock. Well worth investigating :)

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