Ballard’s signature attraction isn’t just for megayachts. While the Ballard Locks’ small boat chamber is closed for maintenance this spring, in general kayakers can pass through it, provided they’re willing to brave a three-story wall between them and Lake Union. Guiding outfit Ballard Kayak and Paddleboard leads kayakers through the process, departing from Shilshole. The fish ladder, however, remains off-limits.
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