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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 and Kars, Rideau Canal North offers the perfect balance of cultural experiences and nature getaways.
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Chaffey’s Lockstation
Chaffey’s Lockstation is built on a short, excavated channel. It...
Chaffey’s Lockstation is built on a short, excavated channel. It...
Chaffey’s Lockstation is built on a short, excavated c...
Chaffey’s Lockstation is built on a short, e...
Ottawa’s Vibrant Neighbourhoods
Ottawa is a compact ...
Ottawa is a compact city where you can enjoy lively urban experiences ...
Ottawa is a compact city where you can enjoy lively urban ex...
Ottawa is a compact city where you can enjoy livel...
Merrickville Blockhouse Museum
The Merrickville Blo...
The Merrickville Blockhouse Museum was built by Col. By to protect the...
The Merrickville Blockhouse Museum was built by Col. By to p...
The Merrickville Blockhouse Museum was built by Co...
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...
MUSIC Westport
From funk to pop, soul to rock, we’ve got a line up that’s...
From funk to pop, soul to rock, we’ve got a line up that’s...
From funk to pop, soul to rock, we’ve got a line up th...
From funk to pop, soul to rock, we’ve got a ...
Festival of the Maples
Come to the Festival...
Come to the Festival of the Maples to officially kick off the maple se...
Come to the Festival of the Maples to officially kick off th...
Come to the Festival of the Maples to officially k...
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...
Skate the Lake
Activities include: Ice Stock demo Youth curling Free kids skating ar...
Activities include: Ice Stock demo Youth curling Free kids skating ar...
Activities include: Ice Stock demo Youth curling Free kids ...
Activities include: Ice Stock demo Youth curling ...
Featured Events
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Ottawa, ON
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
Ottawa Events Calendar
Find out what’s happening in Canada’s capital. To learn more about upcoming events in Ot...
Kingston, ON
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2029
Kingston Events Calendar
Kingston is a hub where makers, culinary enthusiasts and musicians bring a vibrant, modern culture t...
Perth, ON
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2029
Perth Events Calendar
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Smiths Falls, ON
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2029
Smiths Falls Events Calendar
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Westport, ON
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2029
Westport Events Calendar
Find out what’s happening in Westport, Ontario, please visit What’s On Westport...
Kemptville, ON
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2029
Kemptville Events Calendar
Find out what’s happening in Kemptville and surrounding areas. Visit North Grenville’s w...
Manotick, ON
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2029
Manotick Events Calendar
Check out Manotick’s Festival and Annual Events. ...
Merrickville, ON
April 1, 2021 – December 31, 2029
Discover Merrickville
Find out things to do in Merrickville, Ontario. ...