Parks Canada - Burritts Rapids - October 13, 2026 – Parks Canada advises residents and visitors that the Burritts Rapids Tip-to-Tip Trail will be temporarily closed between Centre Street and the lockstation for tree and woody vegetation removal. This is necessary to allow for inspection and to maintain the integrity of the dam. The work is scheduled from October 19th to 27th, 2026. The same area will close again in November or December for waterside erosion protection.
This work is part of an ongoing earth dam repair project, which has been underway for the past few years and was planned in accordance with an environmental assessment. Removed vegetation will be replaced with native plant seeds that will support birds, bees, and species at risk, such as the Monarch butterfly, while ensuring future inspection access is not impeded.
For the safety of the public and the construction teams, access to the area will be restricted during these periods. We kindly ask that all visitors adhere to the fencing and signage in place.
Parks Canada thanks the community for their understanding as we carry out this important work to ensure public safety. For more information about the Rideau Canal, please visit https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/rideau or follow us on social media @RideauCanalNHS.
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Information:
Haley Lang
Public Relations and Communications Officer
Ontario Waterways, Parks Canada
