whether you want to skate on it in the winter or walk along it or bike along it in the summer its what defines Ottawa. Pack a picnic and head to the canal! More

Take the boat tour to Dow's Lake. Worth your money as they explain some of the historical sites along the way as well as the history of the building of the canal. Very pleasant and relaxed boat ride. More

Ottawa is a gorgeous city, and the Rideau Canal is its finest jewel. I could walk or stroll along the canal everyday for hours. I have never visited it during winter, but during Sring it is beautiful, especially when the tulips are in blossom. No visit to Ottawa should skip a walk along the canal. More

Very beautiful, calming place to relax, in the winter you can skate on the canal, you can have coffee, hot chocolate, eat a beaver tail yum yum More

we took the river cruise, which was delightful...but biking looks like it would be even better...200 km of biketrails in the city, many along the rivers and canals...the Rideau canal is very scenic...ride from city to large lake...we were there for the tulip festival...beautiful garden beds surrounded the lake area... More

Bring your rollerblades or bikes, this is a terrific ride with a beautiful scenery! More

Very interesting canal. It is set along the riverfront walk which is beautiful. More

In winter, when the ice is safe and the canal is open, its a fun weekend afternoon for the whole family. In summer, its fun to watch the locks open and close and let the boats thru. There are also staff all around to help keep everyone safe and answer questions. More

A walkway around the Rideau Canal is perfect for biking, jogging, or just strolling. Walk for kilometers and take in the beauty of Canada's capital city. Start down town and end up at picturesque Dow's Lake for a meal or a drink. You'l pass many varieties of trees and flowers and lush, well kept gardens. It's a must if you... More