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Note: The Bytown Museum is closed until spring ; visit their website for online programming. The flight of eight massive locks that connect the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal in the summer are still manually-operated and fascinating to see in operation.
Watch Parks Canada staff as they crank the cast iron winches by hand to open and close the gates that allow pleasure boats to travel through. Stop at the Parks Canada Lockstation to learn how the system works — just like it did in the s! One of the most picturesque views in Ottawa is looking down on the Ottawa Locks from the Plaza Bridge up above.
The dedicated multi-use pathways that run along both sides of the Rideau Canal are popular for cycling, running and walking in the summer, and even for snow activities in the winter. The land is mostly flat with gardens, parks and neighbourhoods lining the way. In May, tulips bloom along the canal during the Canadian Tulip Festival, followed by a variety of flowers in the summer and fall colours in the autumn. Features an extensive directory of local tourist attractions and events.
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