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Welcome to the Rideau Canal World Heritage Site

Canadian Heritage RiverThe Rideau Canal Waterway is a boater's paradise, attracting pleasure boats from across North America to travel its 202 kilometre (125 mile) length. The Rideau Canal; a National Historic Site of Canada, a Canadian Heritage River and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, consists of a series of beautiful lakes and rivers connected by canals. It stretches from Kingston, at the foot of Lake Ontario, to Ottawa, Canada's capital. Maintained by Canada's Parks service it is arguably the most scenic waterway in North America. Whether you visit by boat, car, bicycle or on foot, the Rideau has something for you.

Boat leaving Davis Lock
The Rideau Canal Waterway, which links the lakes and rivers between Ottawa and Kingston, is the oldest continuously operated canal in North America. The locks are operated today much as they were when first opened in 1832. Each lock is unique and the lock staff are always ready to offer the tourist any assistance they can. Most locks provide washrooms, overnight mooring and picnic facilities, including tables, benches and barbecue grills.

You can visit the Rideau in a number of ways. A boat is of course best to get the full ambiance of the region. You can pilot your own boat to the Rideau, trailer it here, or rent a boat on-site. Many people also enjoy the Rideau by staying at an Inn, Bed & Breakfast, Lodge, or cabin. The Rideau also makes for a wonderful driving trip, with many scenic roads winding their way through the heart of Old Ontario. So, whatever your vacation preference, the Rideau Canal Waterway has something for you. Follow the links below for more details:

VISITOR INFO BOATING INFO GENERAL INTEREST
bbHow to Get Here bbBoating Information bbWhat's Newstrobe
bbMaps bbFees and Schedules bbTales of the Rideau
bbAttractions bbThe Locks bbArticles of Interest
bbAccommodations bbMarinas bbBehind the Scenes
bbComing Events bbCanal Statistics bbThe Puzzle Page
bbThe Rideau FAQ bbBoat Rentals & Tours bbLinks
bbGuide to the Rideau bbWeather Forecasts COOL VISUALS
RIDEAU ACTIVITIES bbThe Photo Gallery
bbBoating bbDriving HISTORY
bbPaddling (canoe/kayak) bbBicycling bbRideau History
bbFishing bbHiking bbRideau Genealogy
OTHER AREAS OF RIDEAU INTEREST
bbEcology of the Rideau bbRideau Residents bbLake Associations
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Skating on the Canal
The skateway is now closed. Skating on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa was opened on January 25, 2008 and it closed for the season on March 5, 2008.



MY BOOKS
A History of the Rideau LockstationsEngineered LandscapesRideau RouteI've written three books about the Rideau Canal. A History of the Rideau Lockstations, all about the construction of the Rideau Canal, was first published in 2000. Engineered Landscapes, a research document about the early Rideau surveys, the pre-canal geography, and the flooding of the Rideau by canal dams, was first published in 2006. The Rideau Route: Exploring the Pre-Canal Waterway, a general audience re-write of Part 1 of Engineered Landscapes, was first published in 2007.

For more information have a look at the A History of the Rideau Lockstations book page, the The Rideau Route book page. and the Engineered Landscapes book page.

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PLEASE NOTE: This is a non-commercial site, created on a hobby basis by Ken Watson. I have no affiliation with any government or tourism agency (i.e. I pay for all this myself). I have tried to make the information contained in this site accurate and up to date, but cannot warrant the complete accuracy of information contained in this site. This particularly applies to infomation about various laws - please read the applicable legislation for exact details. Please use the Feedback Page, or email me for compliments or constructive criticism of this site, or use my complaint box if you wish to make an annoying comment.

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