The Rideau is so much more than just Ottawa, the capital city of Canada. It's lovely scenery, great boating and fishing, "cottage country"- vacation homes. From Kingston on Lake Ontario, you can motor boat 125 miles along gentle streams and rivers; through locks like the 3 at Jones Falls; past historical forts and buildings, such as Smith Falls, and ending... more

The Rideau Canal is truly an engineering wonder of its time. It is very historic and very interesting to me to see because it was originally built to defend Canada from the United States after having fought a couple wars with the US. It is 202 kilometers long (About 123 miles long). The area of it the Canal in downtown... more

Being born in Ottawa, I never really appreciated the Rideau Canal until I moved away to England. Upon coming back as a visitor I truly can say what an amazing attraction it really is. In wintertime, the frozen canal is used as one long skating rink and well worth the visit, even if you don't skate (like me lol) because... more

Ice skating on the Rideau Canal was great fun. It can get crowded but everyone is friendly and considerate. A really nice adventure while visiting for Winterlude. Try it! more

Have travelled to Ottawa numerous times to ice skate on the Rideau Canal, especially during Winterlude, the first three weekends in February. Lots of interesting sites from the National Arts Centre to Dow's Lake. A few rest spots with concession stands selling Beavertails (a flat cinnamon sugar pastry) and hot chocolate. In the summer, one can board a tour boat... more

Rideu Canal located in the city of Ottawa. The most excellent experianced were that I used to skate during winter time along with my friends. Most beautifull place that I ever been. In summer time people walk and jogging along the canal and around the canal those tulips were so nice..I never forget those magnificient moments. more

One of my favourite experiences was skating on the Rideau Canal. Its about 8km long and the ice can be near perfect at times but unfortunately its sometimes very poor ice so try and go on the canal in a cold period when the ice is best. more

Sep 1, 2005. Gray Line tour of Ottawa. Our first driver, Ron, picked us up at the motel at 9:15 and took us to the Kiosk to purchase our tickets [$52 with tax and discount, good for 2 days]. First tour starts at 10:00. Ron suggested we ride along for the full 2 hour tour to become acquainted with the... more

国会議事堂の横にある橋から眺める運河はとっても優雅で、少しながらまだ紅葉もみれる時期だったのでほんとにキレイでした。行く... more