translate English to French: Despite the fact that the lift lock was unable to compete with the railway as a viable means of transportation, it became a desirable destination for recreational boaters in the 1930s. It instantly became one of Canada’s most popular tourist attractions and, even today, it continues to draw hundreds of tourists every year.
Malgré la concurrence du chemin de fer comme voie de communication, l'écluse-ascensuer devient néamoins une destination de choix pour les plaisanciers des années 1930 et, du jour au lendemain l’une des attractions touristiques les plus courues du pays; encore aujourd’hui, elle attire à chaque année des centaines de touristes.