The Rideau Canal

What is your favorite place to go in your city?

By Tracy Schruder

My favourite place in Smith’s Falls, Ontario, is along the Rideau Canal.

In our town there’s a beautiful limestone pathway that runs alongside the Rideau Canal and the lock bridges.

It starts at Victoria (the airplane Park) and Turtle Island, then stretches all the way through the locks, ending at Lower Reach Park.

During your walk you’ll pass several parks and picnic areas, cross busy streets and intersections, and eventually be rewarded with a stunning park landscape complete with docks and shorelines. At its base an opening reveals the beautiful Rideau River.

It’s a great spot for a stroll or a day out with your favourite people. Facilities are located at both ends, so you never have to worry about a bathroom break. There’s a beach section, an adult swimming area, a community hall, plenty of lovely bridges to cross, and historic buildings all around you on the journey through the park.


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3 responses to “The Rideau Canal”

  1. sambucadarling Avatar

    I heard something about Smith’s Falls being haunted… is this true?? Ottawa is very beautiful. My late bestie had family in Ottawa. Do you enjoy skating on the Rideau??

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    1. TracySchruder Avatar

      Hey Sammy 😊 Yes Smith’s Falls is extremely haunted. It has spirits of old and new. For a small town the deaths and mysterious disappearances are quite high. I have a few stories to tell about some frightening experiences that I had in Smith’s Falls. I think Ottawa is beautiful too. I have skated on the Rideau Canal but I didn’t like the ice. Too lumpy. But the beaver tails and the scenery was nice! Thanks for taking the time to read and comment on my blog today 😊 Happy Blogging Sammy 💫✍️💫

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      1. sambucadarling Avatar

        I thought so. I guess a horrortok on Tiktok perhaps?? I would have thought a Zamboni would have been over it… omg… I just realised how Canadian I just sounded!! Have ice and skates? ☑️ Have very convenient Zamboni? ☑️ And don’t forget ya Timmy’s!!! XDXDXDXDXD ☑️☑️☑️☑️☑️

        I’m weird I know lololol

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