Private Property dock side dredge Balsam Lake Trent-Severn Waterway

The project is a recreational dock side dredge (9mx16m) to permit user boat access. The project is located in Balsam Lake, part of the Trent-Severn Waterway. This area has been dredged previously. A permit with mitigations will be issued for this work.

Latest update

February 21 2026 – The public comment period on the project is closed. Parks Canada is considering comments received to help inform its determination on whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 New project being assessed by Parks Canada – Public comments invited from January 22 2026 to February 21 2026 - January 22, 2026

Contacts

Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site
P.O. Box 567
Peterborough, Ontario K9J 6Z6
Telephone: 705-750-4900 or 1-888-773-8888
Email: trentsevern@pc.gc.ca


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This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site (Ontario)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Recreation and Tourism

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-01-22

  • Proponent

    Parks Canada

  • Authorities

    • Parks Canada Agency

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90168

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...within 200 kilometres
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