Ottawa area Museums and Galleries

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Ottawa area Historic sites and attractions

Kingston area Museums and attractions

Toronto area Museums and attractions

Niagara Falls area Museums and attractions

Highway 401 area Museums and attractions

Laurentians area Museums and attractions

Montreal area Museums and attractions

Ontario Provincial Parks

Bytown Museum

The official web site is www.bytownmuseum.com
Located directly beside the Rideau Canal Locks this museum is smaller than most but worth the visit. The museum contains a wealth of information related to the Rideau Canal system
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The Bytown Museum is the lone building located on the left side of the Locks in this photo

A Blacksmith demonstrates his skill

Rideau Canal

The official web site is www.rideau-info.com/canal/
The Rideau Canal consists of various sets of locks that extend from Dow's Lake along a man-made canal all the way to the Ottawa River, also known as the 'Worlds Longest Skating Rink' during the Winter months.
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The Locks that lower boats to the level of the Ottawa River		All the locks are powered by the original hand-cranks
Water rushing out of one of the locks as the lock behind lowers to match the level		The Rideau Canal just before you enter the locks leading to the Ottawa River