Cycling the Rideau
- Kingston - Ottawa
If your passion is peddling, go the distance and peddle the Rideau Canal with its abundance of opportunities. Cyclists can travel through quaint towns, peddle past forests, wetlands, and parklands or on paved recreational pathways. Warning; with so many great places to see, you’ll be inspired to sit back, relax and take in the moment.
Cycling Itineraries
Plan your trip with one of the following cycling itineraries. After you decide which area to explore just download a route map, details, and directions.
Rideau Canal – Kemptville, Merrickville, Jasper
Rating: Moderate
Distance: 76KM (47M)
Rideau Canal – Westport, Delta, Jasper
Rating: Challenging
Distance: 125KM (78M)
Other Cycling Itineraries
Kingston & Wolfe Island – Kingston
Rating: Easy/Moderate
Distance: 54KM (34M)
1000 Islands – Leeds Grenville
Rating: Easy
Distance: 100KM (62M)
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Credit: Ottawa Tourism
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Cycling along the Ottawa River Alexandra Bridge
Credit: Ottawa Tourism
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Cycling at the Ottawa Locks. Rideau Heritage Route
Cycling at the Ottawa Locks. Rideau Canal World Heritage Site, Ontario, Canada
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On the Cataraqui Trail. Rideau Heritage Route
Cycling across the old Iron Bridge, part of the Cataraqui Trail at Chaffeys Lock. Rideau Canal World Heritage Site, Ontario, Canada
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