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Rideau Canal
Spanning from 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.
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202 km long
Rideau Canal North
Flowing from the Ottawa River, 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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Parliament of Canada Tours
Discover how Canada’s Parliament works and explore the homes of ...
Discover how Canada’s Parliament works and explore the homes of ...
Discover how Canada’s Parliament works and explore the...
Discover how Canada’s Parliament works and e...
Greek Fest
The Ottawa Greek Fes...
The Ottawa Greek Festival takes place annually and features live music...
The Ottawa Greek Festival takes place annually and features ...
The Ottawa Greek Festival takes place annually and...
Perth Wildlife Reserve Conservation Area
Perth Wildlife Reser...
Perth Wildlife Reserve Conservation Area is located on the Tay Marsh a...
Perth Wildlife Reserve Conservation Area is located on the T...
Perth Wildlife Reserve Conservation Area is locate...
David Barlett Park
David Bartlett Park is situated on 35 acres of beautiful greenspace ju...
David Bartlett Park is situated on 35 acres of beautiful greenspace ju...
David Bartlett Park is situated on 35 acres of beautiful gre...
David Bartlett Park is situated on 35 acres of bea...
The Haunted Walk of Kingston
Send a chill down your spine during a haunted walk of Kingston! On the...
Send a chill down your spine during a haunted walk of Kingston! On the...
Send a chill down your spine during a haunted walk of Kingst...
Send a chill down your spine during a haunted walk...
Ottawa Jazz Fest
Founded in 1980 by l...
Founded in 1980 by local musicians, the Ottawa Jazz Fest has since evo...
Founded in 1980 by local musicians, the Ottawa Jazz Fest has...
Founded in 1980 by local musicians, the Ottawa Jaz...
Rideau Hall (Governor General Residence)
Just a few minutes f...
Just a few minutes from downtown Ottawa and Gatineau sits Rideau Hall ...
Just a few minutes from downtown Ottawa and Gatineau sits Ri...
Just a few minutes from downtown Ottawa and Gatine...
Kingston Buskers Rendezvous
What started as a fun addition to Downtown Kingston’s July Sidew...
What started as a fun addition to Downtown Kingston’s July Sidew...
What started as a fun addition to Downtown Kingston’s ...
What started as a fun addition to Downtown Kingsto...
Featured Events
Browse our upcoming events below
Kingston
Aug. 22-25, 2019
Limestone City Blues Festival 2019
The Limestone City Blues Festival will once again bring downtown Kingston alive with the sounds of t...
Ottawa
Winter 2020
Winterlude
Created in 1979, Winterlude is a celebration of Canada’s unique northern culture and climate. ...
Ottawa
May 2020
Tulip Festival on Dow’s Lake
Ottawa’s Tulip Festival was established in 1953 in celebration of the historic Royal gift of t...