The locks are in a beautiful area along the Rideau Canal in Ottawa. It was a unique opportunity to watch manual locks in operation. The only other manual locks I've witnessed are in Muskoka Lake and Nippissing Lake and they were tiny. Worth checking out.
Gosh these locks are sooooo steep! I couldn't believe what I saw. Definitely worth a visit - very good.
Very interesting to see the locks in action or just sit by the water for a rest and take in the beautiful scenery of the canal. A special moment.
This is a real "must see" while you are in Ottawa. Locks are to me inherently fascinating because they allow boats to almost climb stairs. These impress all the more because they are in such close proximity and controlled manually!
If your touring around down town, this is another one to put on your list of places to see. Great for pictures with the Ottawa river in the background. Grab a little snack a set and watch the boats go though the locks. Enjoy!
This place is fascinating...really enjoyed my visit here. Well worth the price you pay as admission. The young girl who toured us around really knew her information on the place and was also great with young kids who were also on the tour....she made it interesting for them as well.They hold various theme nights and events here too. I am yet to go to the 'Zombie Invasion' (but only because my friends have been too scared to come with me!)Definitely worth a visit!
The Ottawa Locks connect the Ottawa River to the Rideau Canal and have an interesting history, from planning to present day. There's a nearby historical site and easy access to information about the Locks and area. Cycle trails pass the area and continue along both waterways. It's a great place to relax and watch boats go through the Locks......slowly.
Quiet, peaceful cruise. Loucks are well maintained and worked by hand with original equipment. Staff are helpful and knowledgeable.
It was a beautiful place to walk to and all around. It made for great pictures. Wear comfortable shoes. The little shop is also worth a visit.
Even in the dead of winter this was a really pretty walk and took me for an hour along the river to see deer, chipmunks and black squirrels in the snow. Very meditative!