
Rideau Canal
Travel the canal by boat, canoe or kayak and experience the historic lock system operated by Parks Canada. You can also drive or cycle to many of the great destinations along its length. Fun can be …
Rideau Canal - Wikipedia
The 202 kilometres (126 mi) of the Rideau Canal incorporate sections of the Rideau and Cataraqui rivers, as well as several lakes, including the Lower, Upper and Big Rideau lakes.
Rideau Canal | Description, Locks, Skating, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 21, 2025 · One of the oldest continuously operated canals in North America, with 24 hand-operated lock stations, the Rideau system was listed as a Canadian Heritage River in 2000. The canal was …
Rideau Canal - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Ce canal monumental qui date du début du XIXe siècle s’étend sur 202 km, le long des rivières Rideau et Cataraqui, depuis Ottawa au nord jusqu’au port de Kingston sur le lac Ontario au sud.
Plan your visit - Rideau Canal National Historic Site
The Rideau Canal runs between Ottawa and Kingston in Southern Ontario, both easily accessible by car and public transportation from Toronto (260 kilometres to Kingston) and Montréal (200 kilometres to …
Rideau Canal - Destination Ontario
Jul 16, 2025 · Spanning from Canada’s capital, Ottawa, to Kingston on Lake Ontario, the UNESCO Heritage-listed Rideau Canal is a significant architectural and natural attraction.
Plan your visit - Rideau Canal
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 …
Our History - Rideau Canal
The Rideau Canal system, the oldest continually functioning in North America, is a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of Lieutenant-Colonel John By and others involved in its construction.
Winter - Rideau Canal
Every winter the Rideau Canal transforms into the world’s largest naturally frozen skating rink. Welcoming nearly one million visitors each year (a daily average of 20,000 visitors), the skateway is …
Explore - Rideau Canal
The Rideau Canal is, by nature, a marvel through and through. But it’s also what is popping up all around it that makes for an unforgettable day trip or full-on vacation.