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1 Rideau St Beside the Chateau Laurier, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8S7 CanadaMap
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  • PookyCake
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    An Engineering Marvel

    In use since 1832, the “Ottawa Locks” form a vital link and connect the Ottawa River to Rideau Canal. If you wander to the locks adjacent the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, you’ll doubtless observe that th...

    Reviewed on Nov 13, 2023
  • Dimitris L
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    The eight Ottawa locks connect the channel of the Rideau Canal to the Ottawa River.

    The eight Ottawa locks, which are the largest single set of locks on the entire Rideau system, connect the channel of the Rideau Canal to the Ottawa River. They are designed to raise and lower boats ...

    Reviewed on Oct 14, 2023
  • hairybear007
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    Interesting visit

    In the centre of Ottawa ,nice view on a sunny day or if your cycling past or catching a boat cruise.

    Reviewed on Oct 1, 2023
  • Sherrill D
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    Lovely to sit and watch the boats

    This is a really pretty area of Ottawa and you get a good view of the locks from either side of the canal or the bridge. Get an ice cream from the Bytown Museum at the water's edge and spend an hour ...

    Reviewed on Jul 21, 2023
  • helpless1
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    A short journey off the busy road

    This is a little oasis in a busy part of the city, there are places to sit and enjoy the quiet and get out of the hustle and bustle. There is building work going on by the riverside but once finished ...

    Reviewed on Jun 13, 2023