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Rideau Canal, Canada

From series “Famous Unesco Sites in North America”
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.

Rideau Canal, Canada 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. Next - Chaco Culture National Historical Park


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Rideau Canal - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'KCCU' located in 0.64 km ( check the route on the map).
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
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Rideau Canal

Hotel Belvedere

Located in 0 km from Rideau Canal
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Rooms: 20
Blending old world charm with modern amenities, all rooms at Hotel Belvedere feature period furnishings. Cable TV is included. Each guest room is … More: photo, rates and booking
Queen's University - Victoria Hall

Located in 1 km from Rideau Canal
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Rooms: 480
All rooms at Queen's University – Victoria Hall have shared bathrooms. They include a telephone for local calls and a wired internet connection. … More: photo, rates and booking
Rosa's Bed and Breakfast

Located in 2 km from Rideau Canal
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Rooms: 2
Cable TV and free Wi-Fi are included in Rosa's Bed and Breakfast's bright guest room. A private bathroom is provided. An American breakfast is served … More: photo, rates and booking
Econo Lodge City Centre

Located in 3 km from Rideau Canal
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Rooms: 44
Econo Lodge City Centre is just minutes from Queen's University and St. Lawrence College. The Kingston-Norman Rogers Airport is 6 miles (9.6 km) … More: photo, rates and booking

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