Rideau Canal
- Address:Rideau Canal, Ottawa
- Admission:Free
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The Rideau Canal is a signature Ottawa landmark, dividing the city’s downtown into eastern and western segments. Opened in 1832, it’s the oldest still operational canal system in North America.
In winter, the 8 km (5-mile) stretch of canal running through the center of Ottawa transforms into the Rideau Canal Skateway, the world’s longest skating rink.
In summer, joggers, sightseers and cyclers promenade along the canal’s banks.
One of the best ways to experience life on the canal is aboard a scenic canal cruise.
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Great way to spend a few hours. The Ottawa River tour is the one to take as you see a lot of the canal from the bus tour anyway.
A lot of stairs up and down to the water but the Captain called a taxi to pick us up at the dock in Hull as I have emphysema. Four star service I'd say. Take the longer river tour as the boat is nicer than the other company's.
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Excellent trip - saw everything you would want to see. Great to be able to get off and then back on. When purchasing on internet I didn't realise it was valid for my stay - not just one day. Perfect
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The Rideau Canal flows south from Parliament Hill on the Ottawa River, with eight locks controlling its levels as it begins its journey of 202 km (125 miles) from Ottawa to Kingston.
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