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In total, you can sail 202 kilometres on the Rideau Canal. Lakes and rivers with gentle currents are connected by canals that together make up less than 10% of the length of the waterway. The Rideau Canal is North America's oldest still-operating canal system and one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century. You can complete the entire route in 48 hours of clear time.
Swim along the almost 200-year-old waterway
In Eastern Ontario, Canada, there is an exceptional region for houseboating enthusiasts, the Rideau Canal. The waterway runs from Ottawa to Kingston and is made up of rivers, lakes and canals. Opened in 1832, it is now the oldest still functioning canal system in North America. It is no wonder it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Eastern Ontario Railway Museum in Smiths Falls
The region, where skippers go mainly for the peaceful nature, also offers other entertainment options. Plan a stopover in Canada's capital city of Ottawa, for example, where interesting museums, many attractions and points of interest, and renowned restaurants are worth a visit. The city of Kingston is also worth a visit and is considered by many Canadians to be their favourite city ever.
Programme packed with activities
The Rideau Canal is one of the natural paradises where those of you who love outdoor activities of all kinds will feel at home. Fishing, hiking and cycling are all on the menu. Swimmers and water enthusiasts who enjoy the fun of canoeing or jet-skiing will also enjoy it.
In addition, along the way you'll also encounter the larger cities of Kingston and Ottawa, which offer explicitly urban activities — shopping, sitting outin cute restaurants and cafes, and last but not least, exploring the myriad museums in these cities.
Comfortably by air in a few hours
Although no airline offers direct flights from the Czech Republic, you can easily get to cities in Eastern Canada from Prague with a single connection. You can also choose a second transportation option, a direct flight from an airport in our neighbours, such as Frankfurt or Warsaw. Look for flights to Montreal or Toronto.
If you're planning such a long journey, consider visiting other places North America has to offer during your holiday. For example, how about livening up your cruise with a visit to Niagara Falls, New York City or the Thousand Islands Nature Reserve in southwestern Ontario? Eastern Canada hides countless options that will lead you to an oppressive tranquility or, conversely, endless adventure.
Are you planning a longer trip outside Europe? Complete your itinerary with a cruise on the Rideau Canal. We can arrange a houseboat for you there too.
