The Rideau Canal is a 202-km UNESCO World Heritage waterway linking Ottawa to Lake Ontario at Kingston, featuring 45 historic locks and a scenic mix of rural, urban, and cottage scenery. This is a non-wilderness paddling experience with excellent services, seasonal tourist crowds, and lock-side camping. The route is ideal for casual recreational paddlers and families seeking accessible flatwater paddling with cultural heritage sites and historic landmarks. Best paddled May-October with variable daily mileage; week-long trips common between lock stations.
The difficulty of Rideau Canal Canoe Route River varies by section.
The best time is May-October.
Rideau Canal Canoe Route River is located in the Eastern Ontario region of Canada.
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