We must apologize for the weather this summer. Friends of the Rideau, as you know, works hard to promote the charm and beauty of the Rideau.
Perfect weather is of course part of that mix.
Last year we delivered a very hot and dry summer. This year, with worries about water levels, we tried for a bit more rain and went too far. We ve learned our lesson and promise that next summer will be that perfect blend of warmth and sun with enough rain to keep water levels at an optimum level. Despite it being one of the wettest summers on record, the Rideau was busy with a number of interesting events. Of special significance to Friends of the Rideau was the publication of a new book about the history of the Rideau lockstations and the launching of the electric tour boat, the Harriet By.