"The Big Chute Marine Railway" on the Trent Severn Waterway, Lock 44, Coldwater, Ontario

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The Big Chute Marine Railway or patent slip is at lock 44 of the Trent-Severn Waterway in Ontario Canada.
It works on an inclined plane to carry boats in individual cradles over a change of height of about 60 feet (18 m) and is the only marine railway (or canal inclined plane) of its kind in North America still in use.
It is operated by the federal government through Parks Canada.
Music -
"Acoustic Sunrise" a jingle by KZbin Audio Sound Effects.

[@brianmckillop5017]

Only live a 2 hour drive away and never saw the railway in action. Thanks!

[@PierreRepooc]

A summertime thing for sure.

[@hawlkman]

I use to swim around there as a kid, my aunt and uncle would bring us.

[@conniekiers9554]

very cool ... love to see it someday

[@almolloy5817]

I've done this a few times in a 16' ski boat. Really impressed by how efficient and friendly the operators are.

[@dennisgustafson9726]

Did this in 2004 while on the Great Loop. A very interesting and efficient operation.

[@frankroy9423]

Cool way to portage a boat, awsome

[@brustar5152]

The slings are weighted so when they are released they drop away from the props BUT you are cautioned to not be too eager to pull out of the carriage until they've dropped away. Some have damaged props and lost rudders due to their impatience.

[@timothyweigel8266]

This looks very cool. A nice bit of engineering

[@MGMG-88]

That’s wild. Thanks for the video! I had no idea that existed.

[@PierreRepooc]

I didn’t either. Came upon it just by chance when I was staying at the Severn Lodge a five minuted drive away.

[@topphatt1312]

I heard about this when i went to a cottage on the Trent-Severn Waterway last summer and was super interested because, well, who wouldn’t be?

[@SHIRLEYZAPORZON]

Fascinating, thank you so much. Just watched a video of my niece and husband, in June of this year and their boat. Had no idea!!

[@chrisoutdoors]

Great video. I've been to this Big Chute Marine Railway but unfortunately didn't see it in operation. Now I have finally, from your video. Very interesting 👍⛵🛤

[@PierreRepooc]

Glad you enjoyed it Chris. The next time you are up to Gravenhurst, come home via Hwy 400 rather than 11 and drop by the Big Chute. It is only about 15 minutes from Severn Lodge or better yet stay over at the lodge and make it easy. To get an idea about the lodge view my video on the Severn Lodge.

[@stevespyder]

They built those things to last back in the day. Today it would cost a billion dollars, break down every other week, and be out of date in 5 years...

[@PierreRepooc]

Hey, “bang on”. Love it man.

[@ryandunlop5523]

Am I crazy, or do I remember swimming in the sluice area as a kid, like 25 years ago. I don't think it was fenced off like it is now. Great video!

[@PierreRepooc]

Ryan Dunlop Well I can only say, if you did swim in the sluice you do like to live on the edge and are a braver man than I. Thanks for your kind comment on my video, glad you liked it.

[@CasualPr0ductions]

Same here! 20 years ago for me, swam all around this area.

[@SparkyMcBiff]

Best video!

[@PierreRepooc]

Well thank you. Very happy you enjoyed it.

[@OntarioHikingTrails]

I love this place! I just visited a couple weeks ago. My next video coming up next week is The Big Chute Marine Railway.

[@PierreRepooc]

It is a great place. I’m surprised how few people know of it. Good luck on your upcoming video.

[@vassyab.9483]

And signs: "Caution! Rattlesnakes!"

[@cwindover9978]

I'm planning to paddle the whole waterway. Do canoes &kayaks use this railway as well??

[@PierreRepooc]

Never seen any use it but can’t see why not.

[@cwindover9978]

Thank you! Good to know.

[@KevinT3141]

My wife and I have used it on our Seadoos before and have had some canoes and kayaks in it with us. They don't bother with the slings for the littlest boats, you just end up sitting on the dry deck of it once it's out of the water. I think we just held on (or maybe roped) to the side of it so that we'd move as it does when it's coming up and out of the water.

[@everlastingbreath9756]

wow

[@PierreRepooc]

Agree. Isn’t it something amazing.

[@cheriehan7950]

Sorry not sure how it works.. do they provide the boat rental? I dont know how to drive a boat so ....

[@PierreRepooc]

No this is just used to lift your boat from the bottom of the waterfall to top, connecting the two bodies of water. Or visa versa.

[@wrestlmaniarocks]

Is there a name for the song playing in the background when reading the signs

[@PierreRepooc]

Yes, it is called “Acoustic Sunrise” from the You Tube Sound Effects Library. This can be found in the description listing of the video.

[@wrestlmaniarocks]

@@PierreRepooc thank you so much. you have no idea how long I've been looking for that song (i've heard it multiple times but could never find it when searching for it).

[@banjirjir7519]

can this be used for panama suez?

[@PierreRepooc]

Not likely or needed.

[@LanielPhoto]

Rule 1- never read out loud what people can read themselves. Smart rule......

[@PierreRepooc]

Oh really?

[@heylad9643]

There are people with poor eyesight...

[@superweeniehutjr560]

That's rule 3 dude

[@LanielPhoto]

@@PierreRepooc -Yep. Told by professors and instructors nn an advanced video course, on a public speaking course, and during my university course (St-Mary's, Halifax). Even told it was not a guide as so many things are for videography, but a rule. Yeah - I know, rules are made to be broken. But in general... wise to follow. Did not mean any insult.

[@LanielPhoto]

@@heylad9643 - Well then they can't see the video to start with.