GL: Rideau Canal Events, 2007

[Steve Wight]

This year is the 175th anniversary of the Rideau, with many special 
activities planned that loopers may wish to attend.  May 22, in Smiths 
Falls is the kickoff - ribbon cutting, presentations, cake, music.  Then 
June 30 in Ottawa, 'On the World Stage' - expected to be the 
announcement of being named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  And September 
1 at Jones Falls is the Tribute to Labour.  ( not so far from the 
infamous 'Cranberry Bog' that claimed so many lives during 
construction.) There are countless celebrations planned in communities 
all up and down the canal, should be a good year to include the Rideau 
in a cruise. Everything is free. (not lockage!)

A special website has been set up to track the events:  www.rideau175.org

Steve Wight
Fales 'Gulli'
Rideau Ferry