Le Boat Destinations – CANADA

About Rideau Canal

Le Boat’s Canadian boating holidays are the perfect way to discover the beauty of the Rideau Canal. One of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century, the Rideau Canal is the oldest continuously-operated canal system in North America. Travelling this attractive waterway, you’ll be able to unwind and take in the spectacular nature, picturesque towns and lively cities of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Wild and wonderful, take an unforgettable boating holiday on Canada’s canals and wide open lakes. Canada’s Rideau Canal is perfect for: Fishing, Nature, Cycling and Shopping

LOCKS:

There are 24 Lockstations and 47 Locks on the Rideau. Each lock has 3 to 4 staff members to help out in any way they can.

Opening Hours:     May 19 – June 25 | Monday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday to Sunday and holidays 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

June 26 – Sept. 4 | Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday to Sunday and holidays 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

September 5 – October 9 | Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday & Thanksgiving 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

MOORINGS:

There are many options for overnight moorings along the Rideau; private marinas, township marinas and Parks Canada moorings (situated at lock stations) all provide overnight moorings for a fee, with varying facilities and services. However, a mandatory fee of $70 USD / $75 CAD for short breaks or $110 USD / $120 CAD for 7nts+ will be charged to Le Boat customers and covers overnight moorings at all Parks Canada sites, as well as the township marinas of Portland, Seeley’s Bay, Perth and Westport – a significantly reduced rate than the fee charged locally at each of these moorings sites. All overnight moorings are operated on a first-come, first-served basis and exclude services such as shore power.

Other Le Boat Destinations:

BELGIUM | FRANCE | NETHERLANDS | ITALY | IRELAND | ENGLAND | GERMANY | SCOTLAND