🏇 Rideau River Downtown 🏦 FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAURIER Ottawa 🦩

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The Rideau River flows northward from Upper Rideau Lake in Eastern Ontario, Canada, and empties into the Ottawa River at the Rideau Falls in Ottawa, Ontario. Its length spans 146 kilometers (91 miles)1. The river’s name, “Rideau”, comes from the French word for ‘curtain,’ inspired by the appearance of the Rideau Falls. In the Anishinàbemowin language, it is called Pasapkedjinawong, meaning 'the river that passes between the rocks’1. The Rideau Canal, which connects Ottawa to Kingston on Lake Ontario, was formed by joining the Rideau River with the Cataraqui River. The river diverges from the Canal at Hog’s Back Falls in Ottawa. Fun fact: In early spring, workers use ice blasting to clear ice from the lower section of the river, preventing flooding. This practice has been ongoing for over a century1! 🌊🇨🇦

If you’re interested, the Rideau Canal is a remarkable 202-kilometer-long waterway that links the Ottawa River with the Cataraqui River and Lake Ontario in Kingston, Ontario
If you’re looking for a luxurious hotel in Ottawa, Fairmont Château Laurier is a grand Canadian icon. This historic castle-like hotel offers stunning views of the Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill. Its limestone turrets, reminiscent of a French castle, and green-tinged copper roofs have made it a downtown Ottawa icon since it opened in 19121. With elegant dining options, an indoor pool, and spacious rooms, it’s a prime choice for your stay in Canada’s capital