Rideau Canal, Kingston

Name: Rideau Canal
Address: Kingston, Canada

#65 among attractions in Kingston

Unesco, Park, Relax in park

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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. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1832 (192 years ago)Unesco: from 2007Area: 82.73 mi²Length: 125.52 miElevation: 289 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°17'37"N, 76°26'33"W

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Kingston MillsKingston Canada

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Rideau Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Henry, La Salle Causeway, Boiler Room Climbing Gym, Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area.

4.4 miS
Military demonstrations and reenactments
Fort Henry, Kingston
113 min walk • Fort Henry, located in Kingston, Canada, stands as a prominent historical site and museum that offers visitors a glimpse into Canada's military past. Originally built during the War of 1812 to protect the Kingston Royal Naval Dockyard (the site of present-day Royal...
4.4 miS
Bridge
La Salle Causeway, Kingston
112 min walk • The La Salle Causeway is a pivotal artery in the historic city of Kingston, Canada, serving as both a vital transportation link and a notable landmark. This strategic bridge spans the Cataraqui River, connecting the downtown area of Kingston with the community of...
4 miSW
44°14'31"N • 76°28'50"W
Boiler Room Climbing Gym, Kingston
103 min walk • Climbing tours, Outdoor activities, Tours
3.5 miW
Park
Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area, Kingston
90 min walk • Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area is a 394-hectare conservation area located north of the city of Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and is managed by the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority.
3.5 miS
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Military Communications and Electronics Museum, Kingston
91 min walk • The Military Communications and Electronics Museum is a military signals museum on Ontario Highway 2 at CFB Kingston in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
3.4 miS
44°14'42"N • 76°26'51"W
Garrison Golf & Curling Club, Kingston
86 min walk • Ice skating, Ice rink, Golf
3.8 miSE
44°15'49"N • 76°22'40"W
Treasure Island Marina, Kingston
98 min walk • Sailing, Marina
~370 ftE
Park
Kingston Mills, Kingston
2 min walk • Kingston Mills, located approximately 7 kilometres north of downtown Kingston, Ontario, is the southernmost lockstation and one of 24 lockstations of the Rideau Canal system. Kingston Mills is a component of the Rideau Canal National Historic Site, and along with the rest of the Rideau Canal, is a World Heritage Site.
4.4 miS
Universities and schools, Gothic Revival architecture
Royal Military College, Kingston
113 min walk • The Royal Military College of Canada, commonly abbreviated in English as RMC, is the military college of the Canadian Armed Forces and, since 1959, a degree-granting university training military officers.
4.5 miSW
Historical place, Library
Fort Frontenac Library, Kingston
116 min walk • The Fort Frontenac Library, located within the Canadian Land Forces Command and Staff College, Fort Frontenac, Kingston, Ontario, is the main research library for the Canadian Army.
4.1 miSW
44°14'30"N • 76°28'58"W
Kingston Bouldering Co-op, Kingston
105 min walk • Climbing

Rideau Canal, Kingston

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Rideau Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)