202km long, the Rideau Canal, Classified world heritage by UNESCO, leaves from Kingston to arrive in Ottawa. You will sail alternately in canal, river and lakes.
The locks are manual but manoeuvred by lock keepers.
The navigation season for river tourism begins in mid-May and ends in mid-October.
Not to be missed
Nature, open spaces and the warm welcome of Canadians are ubiquitous. The three of them largely justify you book your next cruise in Canada.
A few stops along the way
There are few countries where you will be able to discover its capital by boat. So take the opportunity to visit Ottawa, Capital of Canada, almost mandatory step. Visit the Parliament Buildings with its copper roof and the Museum of Civilization in Gatineau.
With its 9 historical sites, Kingston will touch you. Its Fort Henry will delight children anr their parents. It has 35 museums, 11 nature marks, 23 remarkable sites and monuments, and a lot of places for shopping and gastronomy.
A bustling city in Ontario, SmithsFalls is one of our two bases in Canada. This former railway hub will delight you.
If you want to sail one way you can travel the trip from SmithsFalls to Seeley's Bay.
photos: Tourist Board