Rideau Canal
The Rideau Canal National Historic Site is a 202km water route that connects Canada’s vibrant national capital in Ottawa, with Kingston and Lake Ontario to the south. Travel the canal by boat, canoe or kayak and experience the historic lock system operated by Parks Canada.
Rideau Canal - Wikipedia
The Rideau Canal is a 202-kilometre long [1] canal that links the Ottawa River at Ottawa with the Cataraqui River and Lake Ontario at Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Rigaud, Quebec - Wikipedia
Rigaud (French pronunciation: [ʁigo]) is a city in southwestern Quebec, Canada, in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Regional County Municipality in Vallée-du-Haut-Saint-Laurent region. It is located at the junction of the Ottawa River and the Rigaud River, about 70 kilometres (43 mi) west of downtown Montreal and 130 kilometres (81 mi) east of Ottawa.
Rideau Canal National Historic Site - Parks Canada
The Rideau Canal is North America’s best-preserved “slackwater” canal, and the only one from the great 19th century canal-building era that still operates along its original route with most of its original structures intact.
un endroit à découvrir de bien des façons - Ottawa Tourism
Oct 1, 2024 · Attraction importante classée au patrimoine de l’UNESCO, le canal serpente gracieusement dans le cœur du charmant centre-ville d’Ottawa. Découvrez les nombreuses façons d’explorer cette voie navigable pittoresque toute l’année – sur terre, le long de ses berges, sur l’eau ou sur la glace de sa patinoire.
Plan your visit | Rideau Canal
At 202km in length, the Rideau Canal National Historic Site is one epic travel route. With charming waterfront communities and 24 historic lockstations along its length, you’re bound to discover something exciting around every bend. Start planning your next trip to this amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site today.
Rideau Canal - Rideau Canal National Historic Site and World …
The Rideau Canal; a National Historic Site of Canada, a Canadian Heritage River and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, consists of a series of beautiful lakes and rivers connected by canals. It stretches from Kingston, at the foot of Lake Ontario, to Ottawa, Canada's capital.
Rideau Canal | Description, Locks, Skating, & Facts | Britannica
Rideau Canal, inland waterway between the Canadian capital of Ottawa and Lake Ontario at Kingston, Ontario. Completed in 1832, it is one of the oldest continuously operated canals in North America and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007.
Our History | Rideau Canal
Known as one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century and celebrated as the best-preserved slack water canal system in the country, the Canal was declared a National Historic Site by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
The Rideau Canal Promenade - Canada.ca
Jan 18, 2024 · These locks are a gateway that allow boats access to the Rideau Canal system that stretches over 202 kilometers between Lake Ontario and the Ottawa River. The Canal is now a jewel in Canada’s Capital — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.