23 The Rideau Canal

Trails

The Rideau Canal Waterway is a chain of beautiful lakes, rivers and canals winding 202 km between Ottawa and Kingston. The 22 unique locks are operated in the same manner as in 1832. Most locks provide washrooms, overnight mooring and picnic facilities. Nine lock stations have self-guided hiking trails. Hartwell's, Hog's Back, Long Island (Col.By Island) Burritt's Rapids, Smith Falls Combined, Poonamalie, Narrows, Jones Falls and Upper Beveridges.

Waterway

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On The Trail of Mother Nature

Version Francaise: Sur les sentiers de la nature.
Please remember...Use of trails and nature areas can be hazardous. Always go on marked trails with known distances. Check in and out where required or ensure someone knows where you are going and when you will be expected back. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Bring enough food, water, sun-screen and insect repellant to make your trip enjoyable. Ensure pets are always kept on a leash and are permitted in a particular area.
Stay on the trails, take only photographs, leave only footprints.