The following is the information you need to Cruise Canadian Canals in 2013

> Fellow Boaters: > Please be calm! The following is the information you need to Cruise Canadian Canals in 2013 > Continue to write letters to government re the proposed 2014 season changes. > This year 2013 fees for locking have not changed. In fact there is a promo offered now to encourage boaters to explore the canal systems. > > > Sat Feb 16, 2013 3:11 pm (PST) . Posted by: > Hello Fellow Boaters, this is the year to visit Canada! > > Parks Canada has just released a new 2013 Canal Fee Early-Bird program, valid until March 31st 2013 > > Seasonal Lockage AND Mooring Package Permit - $17.60/ft (includes 10% early bird discount on mooring) > Seasonal Locking only - $8.80/Ft > Seasonal Overnight Mooring - $9.80/Ft > 6-Day Lock Transit Permit (includes 1 free mooring)-$5.05/Ft > > To Order: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/sr 1-888-773-8888 > > click on: Passes, permits, related items > click on: Seasonal lockage and mooring permits > scroll down to see info > Click on: Order now to purchase > > This link will take you directly to the "purchase now" page: http://www.achatsparcs-parksstore.ca/en/ProductCatalog/Section/CanalPermits/ > > Advantages of lock and mooring pass combo: > for example, a 42 ft boat - (17.60x 42 ) cost $739.00. > If you are traveling the Canadian Canals system for 1 month, 30 days, your cost per day including dock, is only $24.64. > Yes you are at the lock wall, power is extra and you will not have the benefits of a marina.....however you will experience quaint little towns, scenery, history, a different country, new people and have a great adventure. > > Additional information: > A dinghy may be towed behind the main vessel when underway, however if you want to tow through the lock, a dingy permit (extra $$) is required. > Dinghy passes are purchased at the lock, at the regular per foot rate for a 12 foot boat. ( 12x$8.80=$105.60) If the dingy is attached/hauled on the transom/on davits when you go through the lock, it is part of your boat and a pass is not required. > > Lock times on the shoulder season ( May 17-June 20 and Sept 3-Oct 14) have changed to scheduled time, once per day 10.00am. Check online > Lock times for the summer season remain as on demand > > Be sure to take advantage of this special. > Welcome to Canada!! > > Lauren Phinney > 'SeaStar‚ on Georgian Bay GB42 > MTOA3974 GLGBA AGLCA8560