...  provides environmental and outdoor education, big canoe adventures, tangible action projects, and an ongoing forum for members and stakeholders to understand, appreciate and value the Rideau Canal Waterway ~ a Canadian Heritage River and a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

Since 2001, our core mission has been to promote and encourage the wise management of the Rideau Waterway and Corridor to ensure that their unique natural, historic and recreational values are sustained and enjoyed as a legacy for future generations.  

Working out of the region surrounding Smiths Falls Ontario, we initiate, we lead and we partner with like-minded individuals and organizations on research, education and advocacy projects. We place an emphasis on working with young people, to raise awareness and nurture stewardship of the watershed, as in our EcoLiteracy Centres in seven regional libraries. We also take action through ecological restorations and our recent Biochar Project, offering a tangible way to make a positive contribution to stop climate change.  

Our heritage and eco-tourism programs feature Voyageur canoe tours, under the banner Rideau Experience (REX) ~ outdoor adventure, team-building, recreation, and natural history education, as well as cultural awareness of the Fur Trade and its impact on Indigenous peoples.  

We encourage you to read more about our programs and projects and to join us for Rideau Paddlefest, an annual celebration of the river, with Voyageur canoe racing, free tours, water fun and edutainment for the whole family.