Rideau Canoe Route 5-76

CANOE ROUTE 5-76

Route: Seeleys Bay Loop - Whitefish Lake - Deans Island - Jones Falls
Distance: 19 km
Time: 1 day
Best Map: Chart 1513 - Sheet 4 (Alternate Map: NTS 31 C-9 & 30 C-8)
Online: Regional Map - Canoeing Trip Planner (use BACK button to return)

Start at the boat ramp operated by the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority in the village of Seeleys Bay.
Travel north through Whitefish Lake, past Squaw Point.
A side trip of about three kilometres can be made by turning east into the channel leading into Pierces Flow, then returning to the main channel.
Continue north to the southern tip of Deans Island.
Turn east into Morton Bay. The two large hills are Rock Dunder and Dunders Mate, prominent landmarks in the area.
Circle Deans Island in an counter-clockwise direction. A short portage will return you to the main channel behind Hog Island.
Continue north to Jones Falls. A short visit is recommended to observe the locking activities at this lock, which is one of the most heavily used in the Rideau Waterway. The giant Horseshoe Dam, located in the upper level, is considered to be one of the engineering masterpieces of its day.
Return to Seeleys Bay by travelling south, a distance of approximately six kilometres.

Caution: Most of this route follows the main channel of the Rideau Canal. Care should be taken to avoid the wash from power boats.

Canoe Route 5-76

This canoe route produced by the:
Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority
1641 Perth Road, Box 160
Glenburnie, Ontario K0H 1S0
Tel: 1-613-546-4228
email: crca@cataraquiregion.on.ca

THE ISSUE OF THIS MAP AND DESCRIPTION DOES NOT IMPLY THAT THE USER IS GRANTED PERMISSION TO CAMP, PORTAGE OR OTHERWISE TRESPASS ON PRIVATE LANDS. THIS PERMISSION MUST BE OBTAINED FROM THE LANDOWNER. PLEASE CAMP AT THE RECOGNIZED CAMPSITES AND CARRY OUT YOUR LITTER.

For a paper copy of this route visit the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority website: www.cataraquiregion.on.ca and download the Adobe PDF version of the route (including map) or request a paper copy from the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (see above).