Built between 1827 and 1832 without the aid of power machinery, the Canal is one of Ottawa’s oldest landmarks; it runs from the Ottawa River near Parliament Hill to Hog’s Back Falls on the south end of the city.
During the summer a wide range of vessels, including tour boats, glide along the waterway, while people in-line skate, jog or stroll on the canal’s picturesque banks. During the winter, the canal is transformed into the “World’s Longest Skating Rink,” and is a hub of activity during Ottawa’s Winterlude festival.