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The Rideau Canal connects the city of Ottawa, Ontario, on the Ottawa River to the city of Kingston, Ontario, on Lake Ontario.

Release time : 2016-03-04 15:58:33

source : WTCF

The Rideau Canal connects the city of Ottawa, Ontario, on the Ottawa River to the city of Kingston, Ontario, on Lake Ontario. The 202-kilometre (126-mile) canal, which travels south to Lake Ontario, first opened in 1832. Its a National Historic Site of Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From May to early October the Canal becomes a popular spot for cruises, canoes, and kayaks. And during the winter it turns into the Rideau Canal Skateway, the world’s largest naturally frozen skating rink.

Rideau Canal

Address: The canal runs through the city.

Website: www.rideauheritageroute.ca

Transportation: The canal runs through downtown Ottawa. It can be reached by all kinds of transportations.