The rideau canal world heritage site is an historic operating canal in continuous use since first opened in 1832. It began life 190 years ago as bytown founded to house labourers who had been recruited to build the rideau canal. Rideau canal waterway attractions page listing the great things you can see and do along the rideau.
Rideau Canal
One of the oldest landmarks in ottawa this canal is filled with boats in the summer and becomes the worlds longest skating rink in the winter.
Rideau canal inland waterway between the canadian capital of ottawa and lake ontario at kingston ont.
Completed in 1832 the 200 km 125 mile canal. A picturesque part of the rideau canal running through downtown ottawa is now on a list of contaminated federal sites parks canada announced thursday. Cruise the rideau canal a chain of lakes rivers and locks extending 202 km from kingston at the east end of lake ontario to ottawa canadas capital city. European self hire boat company le boat is setting up shop in smiths falls ont with a fleet of vessels designed for multi day outings along the rideau canal.
Canadas capital is home to many attractions that will delight visitors year round from historic sites to museums to outdoor adventure and more.
