On a sunny Saturday morning in July 1915, a flotilla of boats belonging to members of the Midland Businessmen’s Association gathered at the newly constructed lock at Port Severn. Large crowds lined the shores to witness an historic event.

Entrance to Lock 45

Just a decade or so earlier, Port Severn faced an uncertain future. The Georgian Bay Lumber Company Mill, which had operated in Port Severn for over 50 years and had been the major employer running through over 20 million board feet of lumber per year, was struck by lightning and burned to the ground leaving Port Severn without its only employer.

Almost 100 years to the day on Saturday July 25th 2015, witness a re-enactment of the first lockage through Lock 45, where vintage boats will recreate this historic event. Then enjoy a day of picnics and a street fair that will be held throughout the village.

Below Lock 45

Join The Georgian Bay Township Historical Society, Georgian Bay, Severn and Tay Townships and the Southeast Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce (SEGBAY) for the 100th Anniversary of Lock 45, Port Severn on the Trent Severn Waterway.

Friday evening, July 24th…Gala Dinner followed by an on water fireworks display.

Saturday all day, July 25th…Historic re-enactment of first lockage through Lock 45, Street Fair throughout Port Severn and fun, family entertainment.