About
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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Water Activities
The Rideau Canal is an idyllic place to enjoy water activities such as...
The Rideau Canal is an idyllic place to enjoy water activities such as...
The Rideau Canal is an idyllic place to enjoy water activiti...
The Rideau Canal is an idyllic place to enjoy wate...
Perth Town Hall National Historic Site
Perth Town Hall Nati...
Perth Town Hall National Historic Site of Canada is an elegant two-sto...
Perth Town Hall National Historic Site of Canada is an elega...
Perth Town Hall National Historic Site of Canada i...
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...
Mountain Orchards
In addition to apple picking, Mountain Orchards offers visitors a vari...
In addition to apple picking, Mountain Orchards offers visitors a vari...
In addition to apple picking, Mountain Orchards offers visit...
In addition to apple picking, Mountain Orchards of...
Hiking the Rideau
Trails With many all-season parks and conservation areas, the Rideau C...
Trails With many all-season parks and conservation areas, the Rideau C...
Trails With many all-season parks and conservation areas, th...
Trails With many all-season parks and conservation...
Heritage Bikes & Rentals
Heritage Bikes is a ...
Heritage Bikes is a local community bike shop located in Perth Ontario...
Heritage Bikes is a local community bike shop located in Per...
Heritage Bikes is a local community bike shop loca...
Andrewsville Bridge
Enhancing the beauty...
Enhancing the beauty of the Rideau River and the heritage of its setti...
Enhancing the beauty of the Rideau River and the heritage of...
Enhancing the beauty of the Rideau River and the h...
Le Boat
Cruise the Rideau Canal in style aboard a Le Boat rental! While travel...
Cruise the Rideau Canal in style aboard a Le Boat rental! While travel...
Cruise the Rideau Canal in style aboard a Le Boat rental! Wh...
Cruise the Rideau Canal in style aboard a Le Boat ...
Featured Events
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Ottawa
Year-round
Ottawa Events Calendar
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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, ...