Another of my unplanned side trips yielded an interesting half hour watching the action at the Magnetawan Lock and another waterside lunch spot on a nice sunny day here in Onterio.
I'll let the historic plaque give you the background on this still functioning piece of history.
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| These folks are "locking up" |
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| Now at the upper level the two lock attendants are opening the gates - no motors in this operation |
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| Away they go |
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| Lunch stop, locks are off in the distance |




