U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Jan 21, 2026
No vessel shall be turned about in any canal, except:
(a) With permission from the traffic controller; and
(b) At the locations set out in the table to this section.
1. South Shore Canal:
(a) Turning Basin No. 1-Opposite Brossard.
(b) Turning Basin No. 2-Between Lock 7 and the Guard Gate Cut for vessels up to 180 m in overall length.
2. Welland Canal:
(a) Turning Basin No. 1-Opposite St. Catharines Wharf for vessels up to 107 m in overall length.
(b) Turning Basin No. 2-Between Lock 7 and the Guard Gate Cut for vessels up to 180 m in overall length.
(c) Turning Basin No. 3-Immediately south of Port Robinson (Mile 13).
(d) Turning Basin No. 4-North of Lock No. 8 for vessels up to 170 m in overall length.
(e) For vessels up to 80 m in overall length.
(1) North end of Wharf No. 1,
(2) Tie-up wall above Lock 1,
(3) Tie-up wall below Lock 2,
(4) Wharf No. 9,
(5) Between the southerly extremities of Wharves 18-2 and 18-3.
