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Rideau Falls via Rideau River Eastern Pathway

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Rideau Falls via Rideau River Eastern Pathway

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Rideau Falls via Rideau River Eastern Pathway

06:04

23.9km

70m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 27, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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123 m

Hog's Back Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This series of artificial waterfalls was created during the construction of the Rideau Canal in the early 19th century. This is where the canal separates from the river. Before their development, these were natural rapids known as the Three Rock Rapids.

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7.22 km

Rideau River Eastern Pathway

Highlight • Cycleway

This trail follows along the banks of its namesake river for nearly 12 kilometers between Rideau Falls and the Rideau Canal at Hogs Back Falls. Along its path you'll pass through many parks and multiple bridges that can take you across the river. As such you can take this as an out and back route or take one of the bridges to the opposite side and create a nice loop.

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12.0 km

Rideau Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Rideau Falls marks the scenic finale of the Rideau River where it drops into the Ottawa River. These twin waterfalls, were described as appearing like curtains by early French explorers, which then gave the name to the river and falls since rideau is French for curtain. Accessible by a network of riverside paths, the area offers a great vantage point to see the water’s power against the backdrop of the capital’s historic sites and parkland.

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23.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

1.86 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

2.37 km

329 m

150 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

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