Ottawa Locks

An Engineering Marvel

In use since 1832, the “Ottawa Locks” form a vital link and connect the Ottawa River to Rideau Canal. If you wander to the locks adjacent the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, you’ll doubtless observe that th...

The eight Ottawa locks connect the channel of the Rideau Canal to the Ottawa River.

The eight Ottawa locks, which are the largest single set of locks on the entire Rideau system, connect the channel of the Rideau Canal to the Ottawa River. They are designed to raise and lower boats ...

Interesting visit

In the centre of Ottawa ,nice view on a sunny day or if your cycling past or catching a boat cruise.

Lovely to sit and watch the boats

This is a really pretty area of Ottawa and you get a good view of the locks from either side of the canal or the bridge. Get an ice cream from the Bytown Museum at the water's edge and spend an hour ...