Welland Canal
Welland Canal Lock 8
Port Colborne, ON
Latitude / Longitude42.898283
-79.246817
-79.246817
Phone289-690-4344
VHF Channel14/77
Operating AuthorityNot listed
Last Reviewed2026-07-09
Great Loop Lock Reference
Welland Canal Lock 8
Reviewed planning reference for lock approach, communications, and float-plan preparation.
Lock Location
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About This Lock
Segment: Welland Canal. Route status: Great Lakes alternate when not using Trent-Severn/complete Erie route. Waterway Guide lock page; control/guard lock near Lake Erie. Source: https://greatlakes-seaway.com/en/the-seaway/our-locks-and-channels/
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Welland Canal Lock 8
