Guided Paddle of the Rideau River

Offered on Saturday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrate our bicentennial anniversary by following in historic footsteps – or more specifically paddle strokes! Experience the history of the Rideau River in a whole new way as one of our interpreters leads this guided paddle along the historic waterway.   Discover the impact that the Billings and others had on the area from when they arrived in 1812 to today.  Join us afterwards for a picnic snack. Please note that you must bring your own equipment including: canoe or kayak, paddles and life jackets.

Cost: $10/person, including picnic.  Participants 18yrs and under must be accompanied by an adult. Total route is approximately 8kms.

When: 
July 28, 2012 (All day)
Address: 
Billings Estate National Historic Site
2100 Cabot Street
Ottawa, ON K1H 6K1
Phone Number: 
613-247-4830
Cost: 
$10/ person
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