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Rideau Canal
Spanning from Ottawa - Canada’s vibrant and spirited national capital, to Kingston – the limestone city, the Rideau Canal is a delightful blend of old and new, reinvigorating explorers' love for nature, history, and new adventures.
Fun Facts
202 km long
Rideau Canal North
Flowing from the Ottawa River in Ottawa, the Rideau Canal is a shining north star amidst our nation's bustling capital city. Winding through vibrant Ottawa to the welcoming communities and villages of Manotick, Kars, Kemptville, Burritts Rapids, Merrickville, and Andrewsville, Rideau Canal North offers the perfect balance of cultural experiences and nature getaways.
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Frost Fest
Seeley’s Bay Frost Fest is a fun way to celebrate the magic of w...
Seeley’s Bay Frost Fest is a fun way to celebrate the magic of w...
Seeley’s Bay Frost Fest is a fun way to celebrate the ...
Seeley’s Bay Frost Fest is a fun way to cele...
Agnes Etherington Art Centre
Located on the histo...
Located on the historic campus of Queen’s University, the Agnes ...
Located on the historic campus of Queen’s University, ...
Located on the historic campus of Queen’s Un...
Cycling in Ottawa
If you come to Ottaw...
If you come to Ottawa, make sure to bring your cycling game! Canada...
If you come to Ottawa, make sure to bring your cycling game!...
If you come to Ottawa, make sure to bring your cyc...
Motorcycling
Rideau Canal Route If you like twisty turns than you’ll love the...
Rideau Canal Route If you like twisty turns than you’ll love the...
Rideau Canal Route If you like twisty turns than you’l...
Rideau Canal Route If you like twisty turns than y...
Perth Boat Rentals
Perth Boat Rentals is family run and started in 2016. They can accommo...
Perth Boat Rentals is family run and started in 2016. They can accommo...
Perth Boat Rentals is family run and started in 2016. They c...
Perth Boat Rentals is family run and started in 20...
Rideau Tours
Boating Tours Cruisi...
Boating Tours Cruising on the water is a lovely tradition along the Ri...
Boating Tours Cruising on the water is a lovely tradition al...
Boating Tours Cruising on the water is a lovely tr...
Fishing
The Rideau Canal (an...
The Rideau Canal (and its surrounding lakes) offer some of the best fi...
The Rideau Canal (and its surrounding lakes) offer some of t...
The Rideau Canal (and its surrounding lakes) offer...
Maple Weekend
Kick off the season and join in on with fun with Lanark County’s...
Kick off the season and join in on with fun with Lanark County’s...
Kick off the season and join in on with fun with Lanark Coun...
Kick off the season and join in on with fun with L...
Featured Events
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Ottawa
Year-round
Ottawa Events Calendar
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Lanark County
April 4 - 5, 2020
Maple Weekend
Kick off the season and join in on with fun with Lanark County’s Maple Weekend. Experience fir...
Ottawa
May 2020
Canadian Tulip Festival
This annual world-famous festival centres around Ottawa’s love affair with the tulip, with a m...
Ottawa
July 1
Canada Day in Ottawa
The biggest Canada Day party takes place in Ottawa each year on July 1, with live entertainment, fam...
Perth
July 17 - 20, 2020
Stewart Park Festival
3 days, endless possibilities. 3 day of music in the park. Pay admission by donation, then ramble wi...
Kemptville, Ontario
July 22-26, 2020
Kemptville Live
Three-day Live music festival in July on the grounds of Kemptville Campus, featuring Country, Rock, ...