Lock 19
From Whitewater Ontario River Wiki
Introduction
This playspot has easy parking and is right in the city of Peterborough. This novice to advanced playspot ranges from Class III to V.
Although not a huge drop in gradient Lock 19 in Peterborough can be one of the best surf waves in the area, as well as one of the most finicky. Due to the volume of water that passes through the Trent System in the spring and the relatively low capacity of the bodies of water above and below this dam the water can change in a matter of hours changing a nice green wave into a meaty hole. Levels can change quickly similar to the Ottawa. The problem with Lock 19 is that it is very dependent on the height or level of Little Lake above the dam, the level of the river below and the amount of flow passing through. However if you can hit Lock 19 at the right level it is one of the better waves in the area. Note that there are several levels that it can be surfed, but the holes can get very dangerous. Be cautions paddling here. Also this is a dam and by know means does M.A.C.K. fest endorse or recommend you paddle at this location. Be smart and sensible when it comes to locals and authorities.
Access
Heading West on Hwy #7 into Peterborough pass the 115 cut off and follow Lansdowne St. West. You will pass over the Trent on a bridge and be able to see the dam to your left. Follow Lansdowne St. to the next left, which is Sherburne St. make a left on one of the next two streets Morrow or Montgomery and follow around till you see the Trent lock. Park there and walk out to the dam to check conditions.
Water levels
Taken from the MACKfest website
