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A lot of people seem sad that the water's gone down but don't worry! It'll be back next spring for a 180th season! 1 day ago
No wake zones on the @RideauCanalNHS? We want your opinion! http://t.co/tuynH9An 2 days ago
Celebrate @ParksCanada's Centennial with the new commemorative loonie from @CanadianMint: http://ow.ly/6QNLJ #pc100 12 days ago
Celebrate Thanksgiving with one last trip on the @RideauCanalNHS! Thanks to everyone for a great season! http://ow.ly/6PKOn 12 days ago
Riotous colours on the #RideauCanal http://t.co/RFY3f5MV via @TorontoStar 13 days ago
Exotic Ontario: A capital adventure #RideauCanal http://t.co/3MaAlz9t via @nationalpost 13 days ago
'Virtual museum' to showcase #RideauCanal http://ow.ly/6OEPJ via @OttawaCitizen 13 days ago
Our awesome staff interviewed by @CTVOttawaMorningLive in Merrickville! http://ow.ly/6Mckc 15 days ago
@haroldfudge Think that's big? The Kawartha Voyageur is so big, its bow needs a hinge so it can fit in a lock! http://ow.ly/6M9TG 15 days ago
Paddle the #RideauCanal with @1000ikc this Saturday, Sept 24! #frontenacarch #unesco #biospherereserve http://ow.ly/6wCCF 27 days ago
185 yrs ago yesterday, Col. By landed in Hull, Québec before selecting the site of the Rideau Canal. See "Rideau Waterway" by Robert Legget 27 days ago
Heritage treasures of Eastern Ontario lovingly preserved & open for you during Doors Open Rideau Lakes/Wesport tomorrow! http://ow.ly/6wVge 32 days ago
Learn about Species at Risk on the #RideauCanal Saturday at http://t.co/mcbYCnon and Sunday at http://t.co/KMcDboP8! 32 days ago
No docking space available for larger boats upstream of Upper Beveridges lockstation. #taycanal http://ow.ly/6wUdR 32 days ago
ATTN boats 3 metres or taller! @ottawacity will close Pretoria bridge Sept 18 from 8am-2pm. http://ow.ly/6wU6T 32 days ago
What are you doing tomorrow? Go check out Doors Open Rideau Lakes-Westport! #JonesFalls #Chaffeys #Newboro #RockDunder http://ow.ly/6wFEu 33 days ago
Pretoria Bridge is re-open to boats 3 metres & higher! Happy boating! 40 days ago
Still a few more chances left to learn about Species at Risk on the #RideauCanal! http://ow.ly/6pc3Y 41 days ago
Good luck! We'd love to hear of your findings when you return. MT @pattiolantern68 UK bound to find treasures of the Rideau Canal. 41 days ago
ATTN boats 3 metres or taller! @OttawaCity ity will close Pretoria bridge Sept 3 and again from Sept 6-10. http://ow.ly/6kdJe 46 days ago
Great tilt-shift photo of @RideauCanFest! RT @nathangiancola Rideau Canal http://t.co/FDo54Ar 54 days ago
"Rideau" is French for "curtain". Said to have been used in 1613 to describe the waterfall connecting the Rideau River & the Ottawa River. 54 days ago
@delly_bean @mhellstern @katcall42 Glad to know you like our moustache page! We do too! #watchyourwake http://ow.ly/6cPQq 55 days ago
For the first time in Rideau Canal history, National Park Wardens, with @OttawaPolice, are patrolling the waterway. http://ow.ly/6bN2Q 56 days ago
On Thursday August 25, 2011, Jones Falls Lockstation will be closed for maintenance. http://ow.ly/6bN1G 56 days ago
With 41 rivers spanning close to 11 000 kilometres, the Canadian Heritage Rivers System is the world's largest river conservation program. 63 days ago
Enter the "Experience Canadian Heritage Rivers Photo Contest" with your best photos of the Rideau Canal! http://ow.ly/65Hai 63 days ago
Tuesday August 16, 2011, @ParksCanada will carry out maintenance repairs to Chaffeys Lockstation. http://ow.ly/60CwN 69 days ago
Abbott Street Bridge is now open! Big thanks for everyone's patience. 75 days ago
@RideauCanFest is on!!! Come to Ottawa Locks & celebrate with @ParksCanada! #xplorers #blacksmith #pc100 http://www.rideaucanalfestival.ca/ 80 days ago
It's the day you've been waiting for! We've partnered w/ @FoodDayCanada to launch the #HeritageGourmet Food App! http://ow.ly/5OFQY #pc100 83 days ago
You wish! MT @infoalertebot: AS A SOLUTION TO THE HEAT WAVE, WE'RE ADDING CHLORINE TO THE #RIDEAUCANAL & LETTING PPL FLOAT IN INNER TUBES. 85 days ago
@iceicekatie & others The dead fish we commonly see in the canal in Ottawa is part of a normal annual phenomenon. http://ow.ly/5JYZB 90 days ago
Great photo! Welcome to Canada. RT @jasonpickens: #Ottawa at night. @ Rideau Canal http://instagr.am/p/H_Wxu/ 91 days ago
Rideau Canal in 1965 #Ottawa at the 7:30 mark in the amazing Buster Keaton/@theNFB film The Railrodder http://ow.ly/5Hd0K 93 days ago
We teamed up with St Lawrence Islands NP, @1000ikc & Capt Andy at the Vincy Picnic for #ParksDay this wknd. Thanks to everyone who came!!! 93 days ago
@NatGeoSociety ranks the Rideau Canal 3rd in the Top 10 Family Activities in Ontario! Thanks! http://ow.ly/5CO4t 98 days ago
Get your camera ready! Share your best pictures of the #RideauCanal with @canoerootsmag for your chance to win! http://ow.ly/5Ctkb #pc100 99 days ago
To be sure that its structural integrity is not compromised, Abbott Street Swing Bridge will remain closed until July 28 http://ow.ly/5CqQw 99 days ago
New children's program being offered at Ottawa Locks! Thanks to everyone who came on Canada Day! #xplorers #pc100 http://ow.ly/5zc9x 103 days ago
Not much has changed since 1832! MT @wheresandrew Amazingly, the Rideau Canal's lock gates are hand-operated! http://twitpic.com/5ka026 104 days ago
Abbott Street Swing Bridge in Smiths Falls will remain closed to road traffic until July 15, 2011 http://ow.ly/5tbvs 112 days ago
Hi @johnefrancis. We received your message and have forwarded it to the necessary people. Thanks! 112 days ago
Great cycling/sunset photo of the #RideauCanal in #Ottawa #corktown http://instagr.am/p/F17j0/ (thanks @warrendunlop!) 117 days ago
@johnefrancis To continue this conversation, it would be best if you sent a msg to RideauCanal-info@pc.gc.ca http://ow.ly/5p2CK Thanks! 117 days ago
@johnefrancis Btn Black Rapids & Long Island, you should be ok if you choose areas away from wildlife, swimmers & other boats/skiers. 117 days ago
@johnefrancis Waterskiing is permitted on the Rideau Canal but there are restrictions. #watchyourwake http://ow.ly/5oRa2 118 days ago
@johnefrancis Rideau Canal became a NatlHistoricSite in 1920 & @UNESCOHeritage Site in 2007. List of CDN historic canals: http://ow.ly/5oP1W 118 days ago
Explore the mystery behind one of Kingston's Martello Towers. #DoorsOpen at Shoal Tower tomorrow. Don't miss out! http://ow.ly/5kveR 124 days ago
Party on the Rideau Canal this wknd: Learn to Camp is now full in #Ottawa! #pc100 124 days ago
Saturday, come visit Shoal Tower in Kingston, part of the Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site. #doorsopen http://ow.ly/5hLw1 126 days ago
Still some spots left for a FREE Learn to camp event this Saturday on the Rideau Canal! Reserve today! http://ow.ly/5hL9t #pc100 126 days ago
Canada's Capital Celebrates @ParksCanada 100th anniversary near the Rideau Canal #pc100 http://ow.ly/56TgH via @OttawaStart 126 days ago
@ManotickDir @boatingincanada @CPCChamplain All lockstations between Ottawa & Kingston have been open since May 30. See you on the water! 127 days ago
#FF @parkscanada @VancouverAqua @KouchibouguacNP @myparkspass @BanffNP @PointPeleeNP @FundyNP @PukaskwaNP @ParksMtnSafety @NHSNB #pc100 131 days ago
Brass Point Bridge closed to navigation due to an unplanned power outage. 132 days ago
Join @ParksCanada and @MEC for an unforgettable camping experience at the #RideauCanal. #learntocamp #pc100 http://ow.ly/5bqTR 134 days ago
MT @archivesontario: The Rideau Canal opened yesterday in 1832. To learn more, check out our exhibit: http://bit.ly/jRqeEz #thomasburrowes 141 days ago
Great videos of the Rideau Canal Ottawa to Black Rapids (en français) http://ow.ly/563w7 via @evasion_tv 142 days ago
All lockstations on the now operational and the sky is blue! Great day for boating! http://ow.ly/55Zdz 142 days ago
OPEN: All lockstations btn Ottawa & Chaffeys . CLOSED: Some lockstations btn Chaffeys & Kingston Mills. Happy boating! http://ow.ly/54Lxl 145 days ago
The Rideau is perfect for a picturesque voyage through 202km of lakes, rivers and canals http://ow.ly/52Wg1 via @OttawaCitizen 147 days ago
Tks! Hope to be running 100% soon! MT @lordgreywolf: @RideauCanalNHS Thanks for ensuring safety by closing locks, hard decision on long wknd 147 days ago
Ottawa Race Weekend (@ottawamarathon) is a great way to experience the canal! Good luck to all the runners! http://www.ncm.ca/ 147 days ago
Lock operator Dustin Bulloch risks life to save man & his best friends at Davis lockstation! http://t.co/Gv5KHn5 via @whigstandard 147 days ago
Newboro Lockstation is now open! For up to date info on lock closures visit... http://ow.ly/51DOk 148 days ago
This summer, FtWellington, LaurierHouse, BellevueHouse & StLawrenceIslandsNP will also offer activities for @ParksCanada's 100th! 152 days ago
Abbott Street Swing Bridge Temporary Closure http://ow.ly/4Zf6U 152 days ago
Closed lockstations: Smiths Falls Combined, Merrickville, Clowes, Upper Nicholsons, Long Island & Black Rapids. http://3bl.me/ax7ema 152 days ago
Closed lockstations: Kingston Mills, Lower Brewers, Upper Brewers, Chaffey's, Newboro & Smiths Falls Detached... http://3bl.me/ax7ema 152 days ago
The @RideauCanFest needs volunteers from Jul 28-Aug 1. Check out the opportunities: http://bit.ly/igdf5B #Ottawa via @volunteerottawa 153 days ago
Hi @jhodgert! The Rideau Canal was filled earlier this month by @ParksCanada staff. Navigation & locks open tomorrow! #pc100 153 days ago
Check out @ec_minister Peter Kent with Parka, the new @ParksCanada mascot, at the Rideau Canal! #pc100 http://ow.ly/4YqST 153 days ago
It's true! #pc100 RT @rebeccazandberg Rideau Canal opens to boaters tomorrow. Believe or not, the forecast calls for sunshine on Saturday. 153 days ago
Happy birthday to us! Today we celebrate @ParksCanada's 100th - the first national park service in the world! #pc100 153 days ago
#FF @ParksCanada @BanffNP @PointPeleeNP @ParksMtnSafety @FundyNP @NHSNB #pc100 159 days ago
Old Slys Swing Bridge will be closed for maintenance today from 9:30 a.m. til 2:30 p.m. 161 days ago
10 more sleeps until navigation season!!! Do you have your lockage permit yet? http://ow.ly/4Qg1X 162 days ago
Spring is here! RT @JimWatsonOttawa Nice to see the historic RideauCanal filled - thanks NCC and @ParksCanada! A UNESCO World Heritage site! 163 days ago
Narrows Lockstation Swing Bridge will be closed for about a week starting May 09, 2011. http://ow.ly/4OI9D 166 days ago
#FF @ParksCanada @UNESCOHeritage @HeritageOttawa @RideauWaterway @BoatingEast @FortHenry 166 days ago
No moustaches on the Rideau Canal!? The controversy ends here. http://ow.ly/4OFEs 166 days ago
Welcome back water! We're raising the Rideau Canal's water levels in Ottawa for the 179th year this week. http://ow.ly/4NbXa 168 days ago
Here's an #MP3 of @CBCRadio's Stuart McLean paying tribute to the #RideauCanal, in case you missed it. #WorldHeritage http://ow.ly/4CQvB 182 days ago
Thanks for sharing the #RideauCanal w others on #WorldHeritageDay! @HeritageOttawa @HDInstitute @GoulbournMuseum @forthenry @EMCNewsOttawa 183 days ago
Thank you @ottawacity & the Rideau Canal Festival for presenting @ParksCanada an award honouring our 100th anniversary! http://ow.ly/4DoOD 183 days ago
Today is @UNESCOheritage World Heritage Day! Celebrate the cultural heritage of water on the #RideauCanal, Ontario's only WorldHeritageSite. 184 days ago
Us too! RT @snobiwan Stuart McLean talking about the Rideau Canal is kind of making me teary. 184 days ago
Great photo! Thanks for posting! #OttawaLocks RT @Lucers Rideau Canal locks http://instagr.am/p/C_AMz/ 184 days ago
@CBCRadio's The Vinyl Cafe does the Rideau Canal! Listen April 16 @ 9am, April 17 @ noon or April 19 @ 11pm. http://ow.ly/4tINx 188 days ago
Our lock & resource conservation staff will be at The Cottage Show in Ottawa this wknd! Booth 412! #rescon #rideaucanal http://ow.ly/4v9pq 195 days ago
RideauCanalNHS remembers the fish. Every year, no in-water work done from March 15 til June 30. http://ow.ly/4cKW5 217 days ago
Awesome video of Parks Canada at @Winterlude 2011! #RideauCanal #fireworks #Ottawa #Gatineau http://ow.ly/4cKpb 218 days ago
Rideau Canal chosen as one of the top 10 National Historic Sites in Canada by @CanadasHistory Magazine! Watch the video! http://t.co/hBL1n5g 218 days ago
Thanks to all who skated the Rideau Canal this winter! If you haven't tried yet, paddle the canal this summer! http://ow.ly/4cuO3 222 days ago

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