Rideau River Provincial Park

Kemptville,
Leeds & Grenville Counties,
Ontario,
Canada

Hiking Trails:
Shoreline Trail: Blue blaze

Total Time: 1:50 hour
Estimated Distance: 2.8 Miles

Pros: Scenic walk along river shoreline
Cons: Lots of mosquitoes

I had taken a camping trip with my family to the Ottawa area in Canada, and stayed at the Rideau River Campground in Rideau River Provincial Park. The park is alongside the Rideau River, with a hiking trail along the shore. The trail is 1.4 miles long, and I took it roundtrip. I started in the campground area, in the middle of the park, and headed north, past the fishing dock and picnic area, to the northern end of the park. I think turned back around and went south to the other end of the park. I then walked long the campground road back to my campsite.

Satellite Map of the Route 

Rideau River from the Northern Shore

Cattails along the Shoreline

Fisherperson along the Rideau River

Hiking Trail Marker on the Shoreline Trail

View from the Boat Dock

Me on the Boat Dock

View of the Boat Dock on the Rideau River

One of Several Information Plaques on the Rideau River

Sign at the Beginning of the Shoreline Trail

Bridge on the Trail Along a Brook

Marshy Area Near the Western End of the Shoreline Trail