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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Ottawa’s Museums
Renowned cultural attractions enlighten Ottawa’s downtown core. ...
Renowned cultural attractions enlighten Ottawa’s downtown core. ...
Renowned cultural attractions enlighten Ottawa’s downt...
Renowned cultural attractions enlighten OttawaR...
Rock Dunder Trail Passes
The hiking trails of...
The hiking trails of the Rock Dunder Property, owned by the Rideau Wat...
The hiking trails of the Rock Dunder Property, owned by the ...
The hiking trails of the Rock Dunder Property, own...
Le Boat
Cruise the Rideau Ca...
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 ...
Festival of the Maples
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 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...
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...
Camping
The Rideau Corridor ...
The Rideau Corridor offers plenty of opportunities for visitors to cam...
The Rideau Corridor offers plenty of opportunities for visit...
The Rideau Corridor offers plenty of opportunities...
Brass Point Farm
Brass Point Farm mak...
Brass Point Farm makes elderberry and elderflower products for use in ...
Brass Point Farm makes elderberry and elderflower products f...
Brass Point Farm makes elderberry and elderflower ...
Limestone City Blues Festival 2019
The Limestone City Blues Festival will once again bring downtown Kings...
The Limestone City Blues Festival will once again bring downtown Kings...
The Limestone City Blues Festival will once again bring down...
The Limestone City Blues Festival will once again ...
Featured Events
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Ottawa
Year-round
Ottawa Events Calendar
To learn more about upcoming events in Ottawa, please click here....
Portland, Ontario
The last weekend in January
Skate the Lake
Activities include: Ice Stock demo Youth curling Free kids skating area Food concessions, hot choco...
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...
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, ...