⚠️ The Brass Point Bridge will be closed Oct 29 & 30 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. for bridge deck plank replacement. Signs will be posted in advance. Please plan ahead and use caution in the area. For details on the upcoming closures and the project, visit: parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/rid…

⚠️ Old Slys Bridge will be closed Thursday, Oct 30, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. for fall maintenance. Closure applies to pedestrians and vehicles. Detour signage will be posted — plan ahead and use caution. 🔗 Read the full info bulletin: parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/rid…

🚧 The Wellington Street stairs, near the Ottawa Locks, will close for the season starting Monday, October 27, to allow for winter repairs. The stairs will reopen in spring 2026. Thanks for your understanding!

🚧 Brass Point Bridge Update 🚧 Due to weather conditions, today's short-term closure of the Brass Point Bridge is being rescheduled. A new date will be shared once confirmed. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

🚧 Brass Point Bridge Update 🚧 Due to weather conditions, today's short-term closure of the Brass Point Bridge has been rescheduled to November 4 from 10am to 12pm. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Parks Canada will be replacing the deck at Morton Dam (129 Stewart St., Lyndhurst) from November 10–21, 2025. Thank you for your patience while we complete this important work! parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/rid…

Join us for an evening of community planning, conversation, science and art to develop a climate change risk assessment and adaptation plan. 📅 Tuesday, November 18, 2025 🕡 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 📍 Queen’s University Biological Station parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/rid…

🚧 Project Update: Morton Dam Deck Replacement The deck replacement project at Morton Dam has been delayed and is now expected to be completed by December 5, 2025. Thank you for your patience as we complete this important work. Learn more: parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/rid…

Today at Long Island Lockstation, the #GC announced $36.2 million to preserve #RideauCanalNHS infrastructure to ensure the safety of visitors and support local communities. Learn more: canada.ca/en/parks-canad…

On Monday, December 1, beginning at 10:00 a.m., motorists can expect intermittent delays at the Narrows Swing Bridge while our team completes essential winter maintenance. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

🚧 Pathway access at Hogs Back Dam in Ottawa will be temporarily closed Dec 10 (8am–4:30pm) and tentatively Dec 12 for safety rail repairs. Closed areas shown in red; an alternate crossing is available (yellow). Pathways open outside work hours. parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/rid…

Kingston, Ontario: #LaSalle Causeway proposed marine navigation schedule for 2026: canada.ca/en/public-serv…

Travel back in time with us for Pretend to be a Time Traveler Day! ⏳ This location has changed quite a bit since this photo was taken. 🤔 Do you know which lock this is?

For those that guessed Long Island, you’re correct! 😀 You are now an honorary time traveller! ⏳

🎄✨ Happy Christmas Card Day from the Rideau Canal! ✨🎄 We got creative and made our own festive card to celebrate the season, and now it’s your turn! ❤️ Grab your favourite photos, add a splash of holiday cheer, and design a card that captures the magic of winter. ❄️

🚧 Temporary Lane Closure - Hogs Back Road at the Hogs Back Fixed Bridge 🚧 Parks Canada will be performing maintenance work on Hogs Back Dam on Tuesday, December 16, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Motorists can expect delays as a result of this temporary lane closure.

Celebrate National App Day by downloading the FREE #PCApp! 📲 It’s available on iPhone or Android devices and is the perfect tool for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs planning to visit us soon. ☺ parks.canada.ca/app

Looking to join the Parks Canada team at the Rideau Canal? We’ve updated our website with new job opportunities: 🟢 Lock/Bridge Operator I 🟢 Lock Operations Students Find out more about these positions and how to submit your application! parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/rid…