点评:Unique experience to watch boats traverse the locks to or from Puget Sound. Fun to watch them move through the narrow canals after the water level has been raised or lowered.
The salmon ladder is also very interesting when salmon are spawning. I lucked out in August and saw many Chinook salmon. Not my area of expertise, but I believe only a few species use the ladder and only for a few months of the year.
The walkways are pretty busy and somewhat touristy.
I strongly recommend taking the daily 2PM tour. It includes an introductory lecture; a couple of stops in the botanical garden; time at the main lock; and time at the fish ladder. The tour provides historical context about alternate routes that were chosen, and how they chose materials for the canals and gates.
Keep in mind if you're using paid parking or have a tight schedule, they may temporarily close the walkways to allow boats through.
I took a bus from the Magnolia side and walked about a half mile to the locks. There is also public transportation on the Ballard side, which is a short walk from the botanical garden. The Ballard side has adjacent bars and restaurants .
翻译:观看船只穿越船闸往返普吉特海湾,是一种独特的体验。在水位升降后,观察它们在狭窄的运河中穿梭,乐趣无穷。
鲑鱼产卵时,鲑鱼梯也非常有趣。我八月份很幸运,看到了许多奇努克鲑鱼。虽然这不是我的专业领域,但我相信只有少数物种会使用这个梯子,而且一年中只有几个月会用到。
步道上人头攒动,游客络绎不绝。
我强烈推荐参加每天下午2点的游览。它包含一场入门讲座;在植物园的几站;参观主船闸;以及参观鱼梯。游览会介绍一些历史背景,包括当时选择的替代路线,以及他们如何选择运河和闸门的材料。
请注意,如果您使用付费停车场或时间紧迫,他们可能会暂时关闭步道以允许船只通过。
我从木兰路一侧乘坐巴士,步行约半英里到达船闸。巴拉德一侧也有公共交通,距离植物园仅几步之遥。巴拉德一侧附近有酒吧和餐厅。