Parks Canada advises residents and visitors that the Burritts Rapids Tip-to-Tip Trail will be temporarily closed between Centre Street and the lockstation for tree and woody vegetation removal. This is necessary to allow for inspection and to maintain the integrity of the dam. The work is scheduled from October 21 to November 1, 2024. The same area will close again for one week in November for waterside erosion protection. Exact dates to be posted on Parks Canada website and social media.
This work is part of the ongoing earth dam repair project, which has been underway for the past few years and planned in accordance with an environmental assessment. New vegetation will be plantings of native plant seeds that will support birds, bees, and species at risk, such as the Monarch butterfly, while ensuring future inspection access is not impeded.
For the safety of the public and the construction teams, access to the area will be restricted during these periods. We kindly ask that all visitors adhere to the fencing and signage in place.
Parks Canada thanks the community for their understanding as we carry out this important work to ensure public safety. For more information about the Rideau Canal, please visit https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/rideau or follow on social media @RideauCanalNHS.
General Inquiries
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
Parks Canada / Government of Canada
34 Beckwith Street, South, Smiths Falls ON K7A 2A8
