Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa

Ottawa, Canada

Why Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa is worth your time

The historic flight of eight locks where the UNESCO-listed Rideau Canal descends to the Ottawa River, framed by Parliament Hill and the Fairmont Château Laurier. Travelers come to watch the manually operated locks, stroll the waterside, and take in the scenic setting.

• Category: attraction

More things to do in Ottawa

• Parliament Hill
• Canadian War Museum
• Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum
• Rideau Canal Historic Plaque
• Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature
• Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica

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