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Rideau Heritage Route Thanks, Colonel By The towns and villages along the Rideau Heritage Route welcome visitors to explore the corridor by land or by water. You can taste the bread made from stone ground flour; seek out the treasures made by the artists and artisans who live in this area of inspirational beauty. Investigate the history of the Rideau Canal in a museum, or at a lock station. Enjoy canoeing, cycling, fishing, golfing, theatre and festivals. Learn more about the Rideau Heritage Route and the communities found along its corridor here: http://www.rideauheritageroute.ca/en/  Lt. Col. John By,
Fast Facts about the Rideau Canal Locks - Number of locks: 47
- Number of lock stations: 24
- Length of canal: 202 km (125 miles)
- First official opening: Summer of 1832
- Estimated travel time (one way): 3 to 5 days (motor boat), 6 to 10 days (paddling)
- Season of operation: Mid May to late October
- Number of land based visitors: 1 - 1.4 million annually
- Most utilized locks (by boat): Narrows (6921 in 2005), Newboro (6456 in 2005)
Services Most lock stations have washrooms, parking for bicycles, first-aid, overnight dockage and picnic areas, including tables, benches and barbecue grills. Rideau Canal: World Heritage Site Brief Description The Rideau Canal, a monumental early 19th-century construction covering 202 km of the Rideau and Cataraqui rivers from Ottawa south to Kingston Harbour on Lake Ontario, was built primarily for strategic military purposes at a time when Great Britain and the United States vied for control of the region. The site, one of the first canals to be designed specifically for steam-powered vessels, also features an ensemble of fortifications. It is the best-preserved example of a slackwater canal in North America, demonstrating the use of this European technology on a large scale. It is the only canal dating from the great North American canal-building era of the early 19th century to remain operational along its original line with most of its structures intact. |
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REST YOUR WEARY HEAD
There’s great hospitality in Westport and Rideau Lakes. Our accommodation partners take personal pride in assuring your comfort. After all, a good night’s rest in cottage country leaves you refreshed for hiking, swimming, boating, maybe a horseback ride, you name it!
YUMMY FOR THE TUMMY
This region is blessed with good, natural food – and great cooks, too. If you plan a visit to the Westport and Rideau Lakes District relax and let someone else take care in the kitchen. Whether looking for a 220 seats for the ultimate party, or a country styled inn – maybe just a simple coffee bar or a full service grocery store, these Chamber members are ready to serve.
DID WE MENTION SHOPPING?
There’s a ton of reasons to visit this area. Fresh air, nature and hiking trails. It’s a great place for a bike or boat ride. But clearly, people love the unique shopping and retail stores found here. Westport Rideau Lakes Chamber members know the value of a dollar; they excel at service and offer a wide selection of goods and services. We really do boast great shopping. Browse our member’s directory.
WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE:
From May until mid-October boaters use the municipal dock located on Upper Rideau Lake in Westport. Village amenities are easily accessible via a footbridge. Within easy driving of Westport are dozens of lakes; canoeing, boating and fishing are favourite pastimes in the area. Boat and canoe rentals are available in town.
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