We spent a few hours cycling the final 12km of the Rideau Canal (map). Developed by the British and designed by Colonel John By of the Royal Engineers from 1826. It is now a national park. More than 200km in length (!), the canal joins Ottawa and Kingston.
Our ride started at the Hartwells Lock with our turnaround point at the Ottawa Locks, at the National Art Centre. A very pleasant ride along the banks of the canal.
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| Waiting in Lock £10 at Hartwell |
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| Lockkeeper's house |
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| Emptying the lock |
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| Original lock doors |
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| Art along the way |
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| Col. By Lake |
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| Typical stretch of the canal with Ottawa in background |
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| Entrance to Lock 8 with Wilfred Laurier Hotel in background |
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| One of many beds of flowers along the pathh |
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| Back at Hartwells |
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| Two fantastic early 20thC houses along the canal |
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| Two fantastic early 20thC houses along the canal |
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