Kingston Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 14) the rideau heritage route ONTARIO’S FIRST UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE The World Heritage List includes 851 properties forming part of the cultural and natural heritage that the World Heritage Committee considers as having outstanding universal value. Among them are: Rideau Canal (2007) Ancient Maya City of Calakmul, Campeche (2002) Upper Middle Rhine Valley (2002) Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Remi and Palace of Tau, Reims (1991) Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks (1990) Acropolis, Athens (1987) The Great Wall (1987) continued on page 16 THE RIDEAU – A CANADIAN HERITAGE RIVER AND ONTARIO’S FIRST UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE – IS A 202-KILOMETRE ROUTE LINKING OTTAWA TO KINGSTON, FROM THE HISTORIC OTTAWA RIVER TO LAKE ONTARIO. ALONG THE RIDEAU HERITAGE ROUTE, ONE CAN FIND A MAGICAL MIX OF WILDLIFE, URBAN AND RURAL LIFE. ENJOY PASTORAL SCENERY, FINE RESTAURANTS, GREAT FISHING, QUAINT B&BS AND INNS, MUSEUMS, HISTORIC SITES AND SCENIC LAKES. Here, past and present, nature and culture meld in a setting of tranquility, beauty and charm. All along the way, the Rideau traveller can learn about the rich heritage of this part of Ontario at numerous museums and 24 lockstations (47 locks) that are still in operation today. Many of the lockstations remain virtually as they were when built more than 175 years ago – peaceful and secluded havens that take you back to the 19th century. 14 visitor guide 2008 | www.kingstoncanada.com PHOTO: KINGSTON CITY HALL AND FARMERS’ MARKET, COURTESY RIDEAU HERITAGE ROUTE TOURISM ASSOCIATION http://www.kingstoncanada.com
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