See what it takes to be a lockmaster on the Rideau Canal, a picturesque chain of lakes, rivers and canal cuts joining Kingston and Ottawa. Helping to move a riverboat through the waterway is all in a day’s work for this lockmaster.
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What it feels like to canoe Ottawa’s Rideau Canal
It’s one of the most surreal places to canoe in Canada. Padding along the Rideau Canal, the 202-km waterway connecting the city of Ottawa with Kingston, Ont., is a must-do daytrip.
What it feels like to skate the full length of Ottawa’s Rideau Canal
Ready, set, go! This is the picturesque view you’ll see when you skate the length of Ottawa’s Rideau Canal, the world’s largest skating rink, open 24 hours a day during the winter months.
How the Rideau Canal got its best ice ever
The ‘Froster’ has revolutionized the resurfacing of the famous Rideau