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Upper Rideau Lake
The start of this paddle route begins at the Newboro Lock, where you travel north from here.
roughly 26 km
Be cautions of high winds on Upper Rideau Lake that can make paddling difficult. It is recommended that you paddle the route in the direction that is less against the wind.
Watch out for boat traffic along the main channel of the Rideau Waterway.
For further information visit Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority for canoe route details:
http://www.cataraquiregion.on.ca/events/pop_up/canoe.htm
This paddle routes follows the shoreline of Upper Rideau Lake, roughly 26 km long (a full day trip). Starting at Newboro Lock, you will travel about 0.8 km through a short length of canal (which was required during the construction of the Rideau Waterway).
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