A new edition of the Rideau Boating Road and Cottage Guide is in production now. Watch for this new full-colour, redesigned edition available late Spring 2010.

The Rideau Boating & Road Guide takes you back to the 1830s 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

Introduction

Waterway Regions

Area 1:Kingston to Newboro

Area 2: Newboro to Smiths Falls

Area 3:Smiths Falls to Ottawa

Articles in the works include:

 Rideau Cruising: A Seven-Day Tour; A Cruise to Remember - The Kawartha Voyageur; Boater's Handbook

 Paddler's Paradise: Canoeing and Kayaking - Rideau Style, by Don MacKay; Be Canadian, Canoe Eastern Ontario by Kevin Callan

 Fishing Friendly: Fishin’ 101 by Neil Scott; What's the Catch?

 Rideau by Road: Rideau Driving Tours' Rideau Heritage Route; A Rider's Dream

 Trails and Treasures: Hiking Trails; Cycling the Rideau; Treasure Seekers Take Note: Geocaching is a great way to explore the Rideau.

Features include:

 Where to: Dock, Shop, Stay, Wine, Dine, Explore & Enjoy

 Full colour photos

 Waterway maps

 A comprehensive service listing guide

 And Updated lockstation history provided by Ken Watson

 ...and much more.