Ottawa Rideau Canal

The Rideau Canal Waterway is a boater's paradise, attracting pleasure boats from across North America to travel its 202 kilometre (125 mile) length.

The Rideau Canal, a Canadian National Historic Site, a designated Canadian Heritage River and a nominated World Heritage Site, consists of a series of beautiful lakes and rivers connected by canals.

It stretches from Kingston Ontario, at the foot of Lake Ontario, to Ottawa, Canada's capital. Maintained by Canada's Parks service it is arguably the most scenic waterway in North America

The image was recorded early in October as the sun was starting to set. Seen here is looking north is the eastern end of the canal just before the locks at Ottawa Canada's capital city, which leads into the Ottawa River.

J.S. Lor

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