Rideau Falls, Canada

From series “Greatest Waterfalls on Earth”

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A significant part of the famous waterfalls is usually located outside the settlements, but this rule has an exception - the beautiful Rideau Falls. The twin waterfalls are located in Ottawa, where the Rideau River empties into the Ottawa River. The Falls are divided by Green Island - one of the most unusual sights of the city. There are also numerous objects of historical interest near there.

The story of the name of the complex is very interesting, it was given by the famous French explorer Samuel de Champlain. When he arrived in Ottawa and saw the beautiful waterfalls, they reminded him «rideau» - a magnificent theatre curtain with many folds and laces. The Rideau River has inherited the name of the waterfall a little bit later.

Regardless of the popular tradition, many travellers prefer to visit Rideau Falls not at the height of summer but in winter. The fact is that the water flow is relatively small, so in winter the falls always freeze forming incredibly beautiful ice sculptures. This amazing natural sight looks even more impressive and interesting against the background of large-scale constructions including the Canada Pavilion and the building of the Old City Hall.

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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'RBC Royal Bank' located in 0.52 km (

check the route on the map).

Car rental office: 'Communauto' is located in 1.52 km (

on the map).

Fuel station: 'Couche-Tard' in 1.42 km

Supermarket: 'Murray's Market' in 1.29 km

Parking: 'Laurier Street Parking Lot' in 1.19 km

Apotheek: 'Bruyere Pharmacy' in 1.08 km

Police station: 'DND - MP Nis Central Region' in 1.61 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Eurest Dining' in 0.21 km

Railway station: 'O-Train Bayview' in 4.14 km

Nearest airports:
» Ottawa Rockcliffe Airport YRO - in 4 km

» Executive Gatineau-Ottawa Airport YND - in 13 km

» Ottawa Carp Airport YRP - in 28 km

» Les Cedres Airport SS3 - in 126 km

» Mont-Tremblant International Airport YTM - in 129 km

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Best hotels near Rideau Falls

Rideau Mews

Located in 1 km from Rideau Falls
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Rooms: 5

Bright and decorated in pastel colours, each unit consists of a seating area with 42-inch LED TV with free NETFLIX and a home theatre system. Some … More: photo, rates and booking

The Business Inn

Located in 2 km from Rideau Falls
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Rooms: 128

Each guest room comes with a 46-inch flat-screen cable TV with free movies and a computer with printer. They also enjoy coffee-tea-facilities, a … More: photo, rates and booking

Motel Montcalm

Located in 3 km from Rideau Falls
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Rooms: 65

Cable and satellite TV, as well as the movie channel, are included in each room at Motel Montcalm. Local calls and Wi-Fi access are offered free of … More: photo, rates and booking

Residence & Conference Centre - Ottawa Downtown

Located in 4 km from Rideau Falls
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Rooms: 93

Residence & Conference Centre - Ottawa Downtown suites include a private bathroom and seating area. The kitchenettes are equipped with a microwave … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

1 km - National Gallery of Canada

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The building of the National Gallery of Canada is also sure to appeal to those who are not indifferent to the postmodern style. This museum is considered the leading one in the country today. A huge collection of graphics, sculptures, paintings, and photographs is …

123 km - Boldt Castle

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The Thousand Islands Archipelago is located on the border of Canada and the United States. It is a world-famous natural landmark. Boldt Castle is located right on the bank of the Saint Lawrence River on one of its islets. It was built in the early 20th century. …

148 km - Rideau Canal

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Among the important public landmarks of Canada, a special place is occupied by the Rideau Canal that connects Ottawa and Kingston. Rideau is the oldest channel continuously operating in North America. Its opening took place in 1832. The channel length is 202 km, it is …

167 km - Stade Olympique de Montreal

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A real monument of modern architecture is the Olympiastadion, which is located in Montreal. It was still in 1976 on the occasion of the XXI. Olympic summer games. For the last time, the stadium was renovated in 2006. The reconstruction cost 1.4 billion US dollars. …

176 km - Cadyville Sauna

From the series 'Most Extraordinary Thermaes, Baths and Saunas in the World'

An original private Cadyville sauna, located in the state of New York, is sure to appeal to lovers of relaxation in picturesque places and eco-tourism enthusiasts. The sauna is in the vast forest, near a creek. It has been built in a rocky terrain. One of the walls of …

283 km - Garbage Museum

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The guests of New York are one of the most unusual cultural institutions in the country - the garbage museum can not overlook. As one can guess by the name, the museum excerpt consists of different garbage, which was found by the museum owners on the ordinary municipal …

Top destination around Rideau Falls - Ottawa

Those who like to visit unusual entertainment centers with their kids should definitely visit A Putt Above. Its guests can enjoy mini-golf courses, which would be of interest even to small children. The center is themed under the underwater world, it keeps many interesting art installations and spectacular artistic lighting.
Also, Ottawa has a pleasant surprise for nature enthusiasts - Little Ray's Reptile Zoo. The main inhabitants of this original zoo are reptiles. Here, visitors can see rare species of iguanas, crocodiles, and lizards. It's even allowed to hold some exotic animals in hands. Visitors to this amazing zoo will learn not to be afraid of spiders and snakes, not to mention a lot of interesting facts about the animal kingdom.

Ottawa has a huge number of entertainment centers, many of which are ideal for families with children. These include Cosmic Adventures offering its visitors a wide selection of amusement machines and simulators, as well as playing rooms for the smallest ones. Some rooms are equipped with extra safe soft rides suitable for younger children. This entertainment center is a great place to visit with children aged from two years old. Parents will surely appreciate well-equipped recreation areas.
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