The rideau canal world heritage site is a visitors paradise for boating cruising sightseeing fishing swimming shopping relaxing and just plain having fun. The history of jones falls lockstation on the rideau canal the setting the plans the engineering the final results. Rideau canal inland waterway between the canadian capital of ottawa and lake ontario at kingston ont.
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Completed in 1832 the 200 km 125 mile 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.
The rideau canal which links the lakes and rivers between ottawa and kingston is the oldest continuously operated canal in north america. 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. The rideau canal is a chain of beautiful lakes rivers and canals winding 202 km from kingston at the head of lake ontario to ottawa canadas capital city. Spacious campsites gravel pads full electric service clean washrooms laundromat boat ramp docking facilities pool and recreation centre.
