Family Travel Attractions
Rideau Canal
Visit the lock stations by road, car, bicycle, or on foot. Bring a picnic, explore historic sites and museums, and watch boats locking
through on this UNESCO World Heritage Site!
Info: 1-888-773-8888
Visit the lock stations by road, car, bicycle, or on foot. Bring a picnic, explore historic sites and museums, and watch boats locking
through on this UNESCO World Heritage Site!
Info: 1-888-773-8888
Rideau Canal Visitor Centre
Housed in a 19th century stone mill, the museum features exhibits on its history, construction and role, including a replica of a canal steamboat.
Info: 613-284-0505
Season: May 16th to September 1st, open daily
Heritage House Museum
This Victorian house recreates the lifestyle of a wealthy mill owner, circa 1867, with period rooms, unique mirror-image facades and the two-storey privy, and historic exhibits.
Info: 613-283-8560
Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario
150 years of railway heritage comes alive at this National Historic Site. Climb aboard the diesel locomotive, go for a train
ride, or Overnight on a Caboose! Demonstrations by retired workers and railway historians, and an exhibit on Lost Stations of Eastern Ontario.
Info: 613-283-5696
Season: May 21st to October 12th, Open daily
Trails
Explore our waterside trail linking downtown with lockstations, historic sites, and local parks. Access the Cataraqui Trail year-round for hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, cycling, horseback riding, and snowmobiling; and the RideauTrail for hiking, snowshoeing, and skiing. Our cycling routes take you down country roads, with views of the Rideau River, fields, forests, lakes and marshland.
Fishing, Boating and Paddling
Boat through local lakes and waterways, find a quiet spot to cast a line, and enjoy the historic canal close up. Or paddle through
the Swale, a significant wetland home to abundant wildlife and over 250 plant species. Canoeing and kayaking are made easy with paddling routes found on our website
www.smithsfalls.ca
1-888-983-4124