Kayaking the Rideau Canal | Paddle Tales

Growing up in Canada’s Capital City of Ottawa, the Rideau Canal was part of my childhood, as it’s an integral part of the city. A UNESCO world heritage site, the canal runs through the heart of the city and alongside a variety of iconic structures, including Canada’s Parliament Buildings.

In the summer, the canal is an ideal route for boaters, paddlers, hikers and bikers. But despite its significance to the city of Ottawa, surprisingly few people (myself included) have explored more than a few miles of the Rideau Canal, often overlooking the full 126 miles of the route which winds its way through Eastern Ontario. So when the opportunity to experience a new section of this historical waterway presented itself to me, I grabbed my paddle and jumped at the chance.

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Gear used in this video includes: Yakima Easy Rider Trailer, Boreal Designs kayak, Jackson Kayak, Aqua-Bound Whiskey Paddle, NRS Ninja PFD

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[SteffenRoller]

I just paddled from Kingston to the Ottawa River (Petrie Island) this Summer in a kayak. This brought back to mind nice pictures.

[mdsf]

Super gorgeous area. Flying between TO and Montreal (especially on approach to MTL) I would see the intricate waterways below and wondered what they were like. Now I know.

Thanks Ken!

[Lin]

Scenic - teaming with life - not crowds - this is my kind of paddling...love your presentations...enjoyed this!

[gexgeko]

Awesome Ken. I'd love to see a video of you starting @ Kingston and working your way up to Upper brewers lock and beyond.

[keithmoriyama]

What I like about Ken the most is he is not a kayak snob. This coming from a guy who is a world champion.

[kdaniel]

I grew up in Ottawa, on the bank of the Rideau, so really enjoyed this video.

[claudexy]

super great video..!! and that last bass was a monster..:) wow..thanks...lol

[letmypeoplegosurfing]

Love it! Great to see more episodes in this series! Looking forward to more videos

[nancyyunker]

Just for your information, it is Smiths Falls...not Smith Falls

[alexandrevaliquette]

8:39 C'mon, stop sugar coating the whole experience....
You ran the best class five rapids in the most gorgeous places in the world and you are really, honestly, impress with this shitty
I like your positivism, and your whitewater instructional video you did in the past, but that was a bit too much...
With great regrets, thumbs down for me.