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    Rideau Canal
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    #5 of 291 things to do in Ottawa
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    Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B8, Canada
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    One of the oldest landmarks in Ottawa, this canal is filled with boats... read more

    One of the oldest landmarks in Ottawa, this canal is filled with boats in the summer and becomes the "World's Longest Skating Rink" in the winter.

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    “History and beauty, in the heart of the city”
    Reviewed 4 October 2012

    The Rideau Canal is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and was built after the War of 1812 as a means to supply Fort Henry in Kingston without having to use the St Lawrence River in case of another conflict. It runs from Ottawa to Kingston, over 200km, following the Rideau River, through Big and Little Rideau Lakes, and down to... More 

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