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A Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival 1826-2026

A Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival 1826-2026

Portland Harbour (15B Water Street, Portland ON)

Jul 18 2026 to Jul 19 2026

Region : Eastern Ontario     City: Portland

  •  Add to Calendar 2026-07-18 2026-07-19 America/Toronto A Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival 1826-2026 Join us for this free, multi-day public celebration marking the 200 years since the beginning of construction of the Rideau Canal. The national significance and UNESCO World Heritage designation of the Rideau Canal offers the perfect setting for this uniquely immersive experience that blends heritage interpretation, live demonstrations, water-based activities and community storytelling that highlight the Canal’s role in shaping Canada’s early development. A Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival 1826-2026 Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Portland Harbour (15B Water Street, Portland ON) rideaulakes.ca/festival2026 Portland Harbour (15B Water Street, Portland ON) Elva Zhang heritage@rideaulakes.ca
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Join us for this free, multi-day public celebration marking the 200 years since the beginning of construction of the Rideau Canal. The national significance and UNESCO World Heritage designation of the Rideau Canal offers the perfect setting for this uniquely immersive experience that blends heritage interpretation, live demonstrations, water-based activities and community storytelling that highlight the Canal’s role in shaping Canada’s early development. A Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival 1826-2026 Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Portland Harbour (15B Water Street, Portland ON) rideaulakes.ca/festival2026