The Rideau Boating & Road Guide takes you back to the 1830's when Col. John By lead the Sappers and Miners through the wilderness against all odds to build a military canal and strategic supply route. The book will guide you down By's route from the Capital of Upper Canada, Kingston along the picturesque and rugged landscape that tell the story of By's engineering triumph over adversity. The route by road or water brings you through quaint country villages that line the beautiful Rideau; Jones Falls, Westport, Newboro, Chaffeys, Portland, Merrickville, Kemptville, Manotick and delivers you to Canada's present day cosmopolitan Capital City, Ottawa! A ride through history! 

Rideau Canal Map

Rideau Reading List

Rideau Overview – Celebrating 175 years

Area 1:Kingston to Newboro

Area 2: Newboro to Smiths Falls

Area 3:Smiths Falls to Ottawa

Articles

 The Need For a Safe Route to Upper Canada

 Paddling the Rideau Canal

 The Kawartha Voyaguer

 Wine Cocktails for Summer by Shari Darling

 Fishin’ 101 by Neil Scott

 Slow Food & Sunday Drives

Features

 Waterway Neighbours

 Rideau by Paddle

 Rideau by Trail

 Fishing Guide

 Rideau by Road

 Accommodations

 Fairs & Festivals

 Cruising Guide

 Marina Listings and Maps

 Boater's Handbook