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FEATURE DESTINATION
CRUISING THE
RIDEAU CANAL
Story By | Aarin Crawford
Parks Canada welcomes visitors from near and far to come and experience adventure rooted in many generations of
tradition. When you voyage the Rideau Canal National Historic Site and begin to feel the true spirit of the waterway,
you will see the canal as more than another historic site or cruising route, but rather a boating community that tells
a story of struggle, success and changing landscapes.
THE STORY:
Following the War of 1812, a battle that
Canada narrowly won against the United
States, the boundaries of Upper Canada
were held and the British army realized
that the St. Lawrence River was no longer
safe as a supply route. A more defensible
route was needed to bring supplies from
Montreal to Kingston and on into other
Great Lakes settlements.
This new, more secure route revealed
itself through the travel and trade of the
Indigenous peoples. Surveyors learned
that one of the Indigenous trade routes
began at the mouth of the Cataraqui River
in Kingston (Canada's first national capital)
and connected a series of lakes and
rivers all the way through to where the
Rideau River meets the Ottawa River
in the heart of Bytown (known today as
Canada's national capital: the City of
Ottawa). Concerned that this route was
navigable only in sections and could not
be travelled on by any boat larger than a
canoe, the construction of a series of locks
began between the two key settlements.
Building a canal system that stretched
over 202 km of Canadian Shield was not
a task for the faint of heart. Construction
began in 1826 and was completed in 1832.
After that, as the decades passed and the
threat of war subsided, the Rideau shifted
away from a canal of utility to a canal of
recreation.
THE VOYAGE:
Kingston to Ottawa
202 km; 5-7 days
Begin your journey in Kingston and
head north. From here, you'll lock through
the beautiful southern sector lockstations
where Parks Canada greets you with open
arms. As you begin your travel through
the system, you will have many opportunities
to visit quaint historic towns and
villages, each offering their own unique
flavour and culture. Connect with regional
tourism experts and plan a trip of any
length. Here are some suggested stops to
get you started:
SEELYS BAY:
This quaint community makes a great
first stop to grab some fresh roasted coffee
from the local roastery, or speciality chocolates
from the resident chocolatier. After
gathering your treats, continue cruising
north until you hit Jones Falls.
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AT THE HELM: EXCITING TIME FOR BOATING!
FEATURE: FABULOUS NEW BOATS FOR 2022!
FEATURE: ADAPTING A YACHT FOR ACCESSIBILITY AND LONG-DISTANCE CRUISING
POWER REVIEW: NEPTUNUS 650E
POWER REVIEW: CRUISERS YACHTS 34 GLS
SAIL REVIEW: FOUNTAINE PAJOT ISLA 40
DESTINATION: CRUISING THE RIDEAU CANAL
THE PORT HOLE: FEBRUARY 2022
CROSSING THE LINE: THE GOAT IN MY BOAT
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Canadian Yachting February 2022 - FEATURE: FABULOUS NEW BOATS FOR 2022!
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