Looking for a popular paddle on the Rideau Canal? Here's one! Merrickville to Kilmarnock

November 2012 in Canada's southern parts in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec has had some surprisingly mild days of 16 to 20 degrees Celsius (60's Fahrenheit), fair skies, and tolerable winds. Interspersed with plenty of cold mornings and nights with frost!

Some of us lucky ones are still out there paddling, and finally able to wear that awesomely expensive, but warm and dry kayak jacket and soft Merino wool under layer without overheating. The water is cold, but the kayak gear is so sweet at this time of year. We still can't get out and ski.

If you're looking for a popular day paddle in between locks on the Rideau Canal in Ontario, Canada, here's an easy one I like to do with groups, friends, and family in the late spring, summer, or fall. Merrickville to Kilmarnock. It's 11 kilometres each way, 22 kilometres round trip.

For more details and images, you can check out my story on The Great Waterway, a cool Ontario Tourism website where I'm a regular blogger:

A popular paddle on the Rideau Canal: Merrickville to Kilmarnock

I have to hurry and hit the publish button as there are some rogue snowflakes raining down on my paddling parade today!

Some days are just better for getting an early start on Christmas gear shopping indoors or online!

Happy paddles!
The BaffinPaddler