Boats go under Rideau Canal’s Flora Footbridge

Boating on Canada's Rideau Canal is the best way to experience this amazing National Historic Site.Show more

Launch your own vessel and cruise from end-to-end, or rent a boat and enjoy a vacation of any length with your friends and family.

Parks Canada welcomes you to experience a boating adventure rooted in many generations of tradition. When you voyage the Rideau Canal National Historic Site and begin to feel the true spirit of the waterway, you will see the canal as a boating community that tells a story of struggle, success and changing landscapes.

At a glance:
* 202 km (miles) of navigable waterway from Kingston to Ottawa
* Takes approx. 5 days (1 week) to complete end-to-end
* Plan a trip of any length, including simple daytrips
* 26 historic locks to visit; many overnight options