Rideau Falls
Rideau Falls
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Picturesque waterfall that is especially pretty when lit up at night.
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Louise B
Aberdeen, UK113 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Good views from the water on boat trip or walk and view from other side. There is a place to eat at the end. Not too far to reach Byward market on return journey. Not quite as spectacular as Niagara but worth a look.
Written October 21, 2024
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Korynlde
Beaupuy, France251 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Want to go there following many reviews published after visiting old Ottawa. Of course there are falls but due to this dam, the current yes but it's still not great, no big falls. We went there as a family and came away very disappointed. You won't lose anything if you don't go there, there are better places elsewhere
Written May 20, 2024
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Citytour2011
North Vancouver, Canada176 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
These are not the highest falls but they are expansive. They are definitely worth seeing. The best views are from Tavern on the Falls. We had a great lunch (gourmet hotdog's) along with the view. makes for a fun couple of hours.
Written October 2, 2023
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liu2577
Perth, Australia82 contributions
I went to Rideau Falls tonight thinking it would be all lit up, what a disappointment, no lights on, photos aren't good, will go back during the day for good shots.
So, don't go there at night thinking they will light up, they won't :(
So, don't go there at night thinking they will light up, they won't :(
Written June 12, 2010
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tshep42
Halifax, Canada4,168 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
I couldn’t see any sign marking these falls. And it is more confusing because there are actually 2 sets of falls. It’s off Sussex Street, just past the National Research Council of Canada Building, there is a park with a large eagle on top of a globe. The first set of falls is okay but underwhelming. Walk on further toward the Restaurant on the Falls and you will see the real ones.
It’s about a 15-20 minute walk from Notre Dame Basilica.
It’s about a 15-20 minute walk from Notre Dame Basilica.
Written October 6, 2019
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onthemove22
Los Angeles129 contributions
Don't miss seeing the Falls up close and personal from Paul's River Cruise. They pull up within a few feet of the falls, it's really breathtaking!
Written July 6, 2009
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canadianballfan
Langley, Canada184 contributions
Oct 2020 • Business
Randomly came across this but was surprised with the power of the falls. There is a footpath over the top of the falls.
Written October 22, 2020
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Catalin O
Waterloo, Canada98 contributions
Aug 2020
It is a very nice place to visit! Spent almost an hour just watching it! Grounds are so nice around! Must see in Ottawa!
Written August 27, 2020
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Amit C
Robbinsville, NJ43 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
Small falls merging Rideau canal into the Ottawa river in the middle of the city, it is surrounded by parks and all major sight seeing spots withing walking distance. This about 15 minutes of walk from By ward market. A walk along the canal to the Royal Canadian mint and the parliament is beautiful offering several wonderful sight-spots.
Written October 3, 2017
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BKYESS
Silver Spring, MD77 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
The falls were not that great. They were artificial. There was a place you could view the falls. It can be skipped. There were no signs for its existence.
Written July 24, 2016
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Hello,where is the best place to see the Rideau falls from?
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Alexander.
Written July 31, 2019
Right out by Rideau Hall. There is a tavern there called Tavern on the Falls, I think. It's a great spot to grab a snack and a refreshing beverage as well.
Written August 22, 2019
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