While the main canal was opened in 1810, some branches were operating before this and others added afterwards.

The canal was officially opened exactly five years later on November 30, 1829.

When the canal was opened the level of the lake dropped nearly nine feet (3 m).

The canal was opened to through navigation again in May 1967.

Both canals were authorised at the same time and opened on 14 February 1844.

After three years of labor by 2,500 men, the canal was opened to navigation in October 1828.

The canal was finally opened throughout in 1802, having cost nearly four times the original estimate.

The canal was not fully opened until 1811, with the completion of the tunnel.

The canal was opened in 1796, and provided the town of Ulverston with a port.

After some difficulties in the construction phase the canal was completed and opened on 8 July 1823.