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| The beach at Mooneys Bay. |
There are two provincial parks along the Rideau River:
Murphy's Point Provincial Park and Rideau River Provincial Park. Both are
open for camping, picnicking, walks on nature trails and swimming. http://www.ontarioparks.com/index.html
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You will be sure to see a variety of waterfowl along
the Rideau River. Stop in at the Rideau Bird Sanctuary for migratory birds
or take an interpretive walk offered by the
Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club. http://www.ofnc.ca
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Three community organizations dedicated to nature
and horticulture have opened the Fletcher Wildlife Garden and Interpretive
Centre. Behind the centre is a model backyard garden that is designed to
show how you can transform your garden into one that is wildlife-friendly.
http://www.ofnc.ca/fletcher.php
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Blue iris,
Iris versicolor.
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The Rideau River offers loads of fishing opportunities
for bass, walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, black crappie and others.
Check with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for open seasons, licenses
and regulations. http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/LetsFish/index.html
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for pleasure is a good way to discover the Rideau River! |
The Rideau River is an interesting river to paddle
or cruise because it passes through a variety of landscapes. Some marinas
and lockstations along the way offer some services. Boat tours and boat
rentals are also offered in most of the riverside towns.
For lock passage fees and hours of operation as well
as the services offered at lockstations for visitors and powerboaters refer
to Parks Canada. http://www.parcscanada.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/rideau/index_e.asp
Canoeists: http://www.paddlingcanada.com/main.php
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