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EMC News – In order to facilitate access and enjoyment of the Rideau Canal for paddlers, Parks Canada will be installing 75 new low-lying floating docks in the next few weeks.
These environmentally friendly docks, designed specifically for paddlers, will be placed at most lockstations and other selected locations on the Rideau Canal.
They will ensure safe and easy access for those who wish to portage and camp at the lockstations.
Whether you are looking for dramatic Canadian Shield landscapes, a quiet meandering river or a section of canal winding its way through our nation’s capital, the Rideau Canal has it all.
The Rideau Canal’s 24 lockstations connect paddlers to different lakes, rivers and a canal, while providing unforgettable historical and heritage experiences.
What better time to explore the Rideau Canal than during Parks Canada’s 100th anniversary?
For more information on paddling the Rideau Canal please visit Parks Canada’s website www.pc.gc.ca/paddlerideau, the Rideau Heritage Route’s website www.rideauheritageroute.ca and www.rideau-info.com.
You can also consult Kevin Callan’s chapter on paddling the Rideau Canal in A Paddler’s Guide to the Rivers of Ontario and Quebec. See you this summer with your paddle.
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