Rideau Canal
The Rideau Canal National Historic Site is a 202km water route that connects Canada’s vibrant national capital in Ottawa, with Kingston and Lake Ontario to the south. Travel the canal by …
Plan your visit | Rideau Canal
At 202km in length, the Rideau Canal National Historic Site is one epic travel route. With charming waterfront communities and 24 historic lockstations along its length, you’re bound to discover …
Our History - Rideau Canal
The history winds along the Rideau Canal in communities along the way. See the Lockmaster’s House Museum at Chaffey’s Lock, the blockhouses at Merrickville, Newboro, Kingston Mills …
Winter | Rideau Canal
Every winter the Rideau Canal transforms into the world’s largest naturally frozen skating rink. Welcoming nearly one million visitors each year, the skateway is 7.8 km long stretching from …
Explore - Rideau Canal
The Rideau Canal is, by nature, a marvel through and through. But it’s also what is popping up all around it that makes for an unforgettable day trip or full-on vacation. Discover incredible …
Boat Tours | Rideau Canal
There are a number of boat tour experiences along the Rideau Canal. Whether you are looking to take a short cruise in the heart of Canada’s Capital, wanting to experience the Rideau Lakes …
Boating and Paddling | Rideau Canal
The Rideau Canal is a paddler’s paradise and worthy of any Great Canadian bucket list. With mostly flat-water paddling, no sizable currents, and over 1,000 kilometres of shoreline to …
Cycling the Rideau | Rideau Canal
If your passion is peddling, go the distance and peddle the Rideau Canal with its abundance of opportunities. Cyclists can travel through quaint towns, peddle past forests, wetlands, and …
On Land - Rideau Canal
The Rideau Canal is, by nature, a marvel through and through. But it’s also what is popping up all around it that makes for an unforgettable day trip or full-on vacation. Discover incredible …
Golf | Rideau Canal
There are many scenic and challenging golf courses along the Rideau Canal. Whether you are looking for a challenging 18 holes course or nine, many courses have a wide variety of …