CANAL BIKES at Confederation Park
Hours of operation:
Friday, July 30 12pm to 6pm
Saturday, July 31 10am to 6pm
Sunday, August 1 10am to 6pm
Monday, August 2 10am to 4pm
The Rideau Canal Festival Bike Program offers visitors and tourists an easy opportunity to experience the Rideau Canal by bicycle. For a minimum donation to Bicycles for Humanity, visitors and tourists can pick up a Rideau Canal Festival bike at Confederation Park or Dows Lake from July 30 to August 2, and enjoy a leisurely bicycle ride along the scenic Rideau Canal.
Bicycles for Humanity will also be operating a bicycle parking lot at Confederation Park throughout the Festival. Bicycles and safety equipment are graciously provided by Kunstadt Ottawa.
BIKING ON THE RIDEAU east arch of plaza bridge
10am
July 30 to August 2
Rent-A-Bike
at the East Arch of Plaza Bridge
$15 fee
(includes 2010 correctly sized comfortable bike, helmet, taxes and you guide
Join your guides from Rent-A-Bike for a Heritage Bicycle Tour along the Rideau Canal. The National Capital Region boasts some of the best recreational pathways in North America and none are more historic than this scenic path along the Rideau Canal. This 90 minute tour takes you along both sides of the Canal with a turnaround at Hartwell Locks.
Please visit
www.rentabike.ca to register.
Walking, Cycling, Running Circuits
Bring a friend along, pick your favorite route, follow the path, and enjoy the activities!
Click here
to view interactive pathways and other maps.
BOAT RENTALS dows lake
$15 for the first hour, and
$8 for every additional hour.
Prices include tax.
All rentals require a $20 deposit and a valid ID.
Canoes, Pedal Boats & Kayaks
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Sunday 10am to 8pm..... weather permitting
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