Augusta Canal National Heritage Area is offering special summertime Petersburg Boat tours of the upper canal.  From July 6 through mid-September guided tour boats will depart from the scenic headgate dock at Savannah Rapids Park in Columbia County, Georgia.   Well-informed tour guides point out historic structures and man-made marvels while passengers relax in refreshing natural surroundings and watch for wildlife. 

Tours begin at the Lockkeepers Cottage/ Savannah Rapids Regional Visitors Center located at Savannah Rapids Park,  3300 Evans-to-Lock Road, Evans, GA 30809.  Tickets are $10 for all ages and include a voucher for free visit to the Augusta Canal Discovery Center at Enterprise Mill in downtown Augusta. Advance purchase by calling 706-823-0440 ext. 4 or buy on day of tour at the park on a space-available basis.

July 6 - September 18, 2016

Tuesday through Saturday mornings, 10 and 11:30 a.m.

Friday and Saturday evenings, 6 and 7:30 p.m.

Sunday  afternoons, 4 and 5:30 p.m.

Departure times subject to change or cancellation due to weather, water or other conditions.