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Visitor Hours

Boaters may transit the Hiram M. Chittenden locks 24 hours a day year-round.

Grounds are open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. year-round.  

Fish ladder is open 7 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. year-round.

Visitor center operates under two seasonal schedules--summer and winter.

  • Summer hours are daily, May 1 through September 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

  • Winter hours are October 1 through April 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Free guided tours are given March 1 through November 30. Call our visitor center at (206) 783-7059 for tour times and additional information.

Large Lock Closure November 21st - December 6th

Annual maintenance will be perfomed on equipment and fish passage instrumentation. This is an excellent opportunity to see the immense size of the large lock. The small lock will remain in operation.

Christmas Ship 2009

When: Tuesday, December 9, 2008. 

Choir: Vivace! Cathedrals Choir

Depart: Shilshole 7 p.m., Return: 9:30 p.m.

  • 8:00-8:20 Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
  • 9:05-9:25 Golden Gardens

For more information on Christmas Ship schedules visit: http://www.argosycruises.com/themecruises/xmasSchedule.cfm

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What`s there to do at the Locks

  The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks are always a great attraction. Late spring/early summer is a great time to enjoy the beautiful Carl S. English, Jr. Botanical Garden.

  The gift shop in our visitor center has a wonderful garden pamphlet which will help you find many of the rare and exotic plants waiting to be discovered. Every trip to the Locks should include a walk in the garden, watching the boats, visiting the fish ladder, and exploring the exhibits and gift shop. This is a place "where the activity never stops!"