The Rideau Canal, also known unofficially as the Rideau Waterway, connects Canada's capital city of Ottawa, Ontario, to Lake Ontario and the Saint Lawrence River at Kingston. It is 202 kilometres long. The name Rideau, French for "curtain", is derived from the curtain-like appearance of the Rideau River's twin waterfalls where they join the Ottawa River.The canal system uses sections of two rivers, the Rideau and the Cataraqui, as well as several lakes. Parks Canada operates the Rideau Canal.
The canal was opened in 1832 as a precaution in case of war with the United States. It remains in use today primarily for pleasure boating, with most of its original structures intact. The locks on the system open for navigation in mid-May and close in mid-October.It is the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America.[citation needed] In 2007 it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.From Wikipedia
The Rideau Canal is one of the famous attractions in Ottawa, Canada. You can see it on your way from Byward Market to Capitol Hill. It's also a lift for ships, but it's uncertain if it's still visible. The canal served the transportation function of the past. Now you can take a cruise to see Ottawa or take a walk along the canal. It is said that when the canal freezes in winter, you can even skate on it!
The only downside to coming here in summer is that there is no shelter. It was really hot under the sun! Otherwise, the nearby scenery is really good, and it feels very comfortable. Occasionally, I see people riding bicycles, and I feel that this is life! There are also several attractions and museums along the river, which are worth a visit.
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