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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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Fishing
The Rideau Canal (and its surrounding lakes) offer some of the best fi...
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...
Frost Fest
Seeley’s Bay F...
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...
Celebrating The Season Christmas Lights Festival
Take a stroll or wag...
Take a stroll or wagon ride around the park to see the trees and build...
Take a stroll or wagon ride around the park to see the trees...
Take a stroll or wagon ride around the park to see...
Kiwi Gardens
Kiwi Gardens is more than your average nursery! Take a break from your...
Kiwi Gardens is more than your average nursery! Take a break from your...
Kiwi Gardens is more than your average nursery! Take a break...
Kiwi Gardens is more than your average nursery! Ta...
Ireland’s Blueberries & Apples
Ireland’s Blueberries & Apples sells three highbush varietie...
Ireland’s Blueberries & Apples sells three highbush varietie...
Ireland’s Blueberries & Apples sells three highbus...
Ireland’s Blueberries & Apples sells thr...
Studio Theatre
Recognized as one of...
Recognized as one of the finest community theatres in Eastern Ontario,...
Recognized as one of the finest community theatres in Easter...
Recognized as one of the finest community theatres...
Best Ways to Experience the Rideau Canal in Ottawa
When in Ottawa, a vi...
When in Ottawa, a visit to the historic Rideau Canal is a must! This U...
When in Ottawa, a visit to the historic Rideau Canal is a mu...
When in Ottawa, a visit to the historic Rideau Can...
Shopping in Ottawa
From large Ottawa malls to exclusive Ottawa shops and boutiques, to un...
From large Ottawa malls to exclusive Ottawa shops and boutiques, to un...
From large Ottawa malls to exclusive Ottawa shops and boutiq...
From large Ottawa malls to exclusive Ottawa shops ...
Featured Events
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Ottawa
Year-round
Ottawa Events Calendar
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Ottawa
Winter 2020
Winterlude, the Capital’s winter celebration
A unique winter festival featuring snow and ice sculpture competitions, snow playgrounds, and skatin...
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...