Hartwells

Rideau Canal National Historic Site

Hartwells lockstation is located adjacent to Carleton University and a number of nature-based attractions, including the Canadian Agriculture and Food Museum. Free Learn-to Paddle sessions are being offered here. Visitors are able ride along cycling paths that go through this area, which is a great spot to picnic.

How to get here

Hartwells

905 Hartwells Locks Lane
Ottawa, Ontario

GPS: 45°23'03"N 75°42'00"W


Hours of Operation

Phone
613-235-2644

Email
rideau@pc.gc.ca

Navigational data
  • Distance from Ottawa: 6.7 km (4.2 mi)
  • Distance from Kingston: 195.4 km (121.4 mi)
  • Nautical chart: #1512 (Sheet 1)
  • Number of locks: 2 in flight
  • Lock length: 40.8 m (134 ft)
  • Lock width: 9.7 m (33 ft)
  • Average lift: 6.5 m (21.5 ft)
Facilities and services
History

Colonel By had planned to make a canal cut through what is now Hartwells lockstation. However, faced with extensive excavation between Dow’s Great Swamp (today‘s Dows Lake) and Hogs Back, By reconsidered his plan and opted to move two of the lift locks he planned for Hogs Back to this location, in order to reduce the amount of channel excavation.

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