Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Rideau Canal National Historic Site adventure.
Discover the historic Rideau Canal, a haven for boaters and history buffs alike.
Cast a fishing line from a rocky outcrop. Visit Victorian towns and military blockhouses. Cycle a woodland pathway and picnic alongside hand-operated locks on the 19th century Rideau Canal, an historic waterway linking a scenic string of rivers and lakes. Quickly constructed in a time of military threat, the length of the canal is now a diverse outdoor playground where history mingles with the mellow Eastern Ontario countryside.
The best time to visit the Rideau Canal National Historic Site is during the navigation season, from Victoria Day to Thanksgiving (mid-May to mid-October). This period offers the full experience of the canal's operations. Winter transforms the canal into a different kind of attraction, but please note that Parks Canada does not manage the winter activities.