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Big Chute | Ontario

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Region:

Georgian Bay

Known For:

Big Chute Marine Railway | Trent-Severn Waterway | Boat lift railway | Cottage country | Waterfront views | Engineering landmark

Best For:

Boat Watching | Unique Experiences | Waterfront Stops | Family Visits

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Lock 44 – Big Chute Marine Railway

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The Trent-Severn waterway is a designated historical site in Ontario. There are many docks, locks, and launches in the area whose facilities are generations old. The Big Chute Marine Railway is the only one of its kind in all Northern America, utilizing a sling mechanism to move boats around the waterway. There are grounds nearby […]

Upper Big Chute Loop Cycling

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Upper Big Chute Loop

Severn is host to several well-maintained and popular cycling trails. The Carlyon Loop is the easiest relatively, taking cyclists 25 km through residential and countryside streets along the shore of Lake Couchiching. The next most challenging is the Coldwater Course, a moderate 50 km ride taking cyclists past Bass Lake and back. The most scenic […]

Big Chute Marina

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Big Chute Marina

Big Chute Marina is a unique country-style marina located in Big Chute, Ontario, along the Trent-Severn Waterway, right next to the Marine Railway. We’re proud to be one of the Muskoka’s all-in-one getaway for boaters looking to spend a beautiful day on the water, have a bite at our dockside restaurant, and rest easy knowing […]

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