Year: 1832. Lenght: 202 km.
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 able to handle ships over 27 meters long and up to 8 meters wide.
In recent years, the channel was actively used for tourism too. In summer, the waterway offers boat trips, during which you can fully enjoy the beauty of the channel. In winter, the canal turns into one of the largest skating rink in the world. The length of the rink is 7 km. It opens during the annual Winterlude Festival.
The Winter Festival is attended by a huge number of travelers every year. In the midst of celebrations, stalls with souvenirs and treats are set right on the channel. That allows guests to enjoy a full range of entertainment options. The incredibly graceful canal, which was originally built for military purposes, today is one of the prominent tourist attractions in Canada. It was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2007.
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Useful staff nearby
Car rental office: 'Discount' is located in 1.47 km (
on the map).
Fuel station: 'Shell' in 0.78 km
Supermarket: 'The Common Market' in 0.6 km
Parking: 'Centre Parking Inc' in 0.6 km
Apotheek: 'Graham's Pharmacy' in 0.71 km
Police station: 'Kingston Police' in 0.78 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'AquaTerra' in 0.42 km
Railway station: 'Kingston' in 6.02 km
Nearest airports:
» Kingston Airport YGK - in 9 km
» Ottawa Carp Airport YRP - in 127 km
» Macdonald Cartier Airport YOW - in 137 km
» Ottawa Rockcliffe Airport YRO - in 151 km
» Executive Gatineau-Ottawa Airport YND - in 160 km