The Rideau System is something that every boater should do at least once. It is steeped in history. The locks and their operation have been kept much as they have been for 175 years. The canal has now been accepted as a world heritage site.
After transiting 3 locks, we were fortunate to meet our good friends Bob and Arlene for lunch at the Opinicon at Chaffey's Locks. The food was truly excellent and the price was excellent. Unfortunately, they do not serve liquor, wine or beer. Also, be forwarned that they accept only cash or cheques.
That evening, after clearing the 4 locks at Jones Falls, we anchored in Morton bay where we took a shot at moon shots. In the fall, the locks only operate for 6 hours per day, so we had to rush if we were to make progress.
On the 26th, we managed to clear the last lock at Kingston. We still had Canadian beef on board which we could not take through US Customs, so we anchored overnight at Brakey Bay on the Canadian side of Wolfe Island while we consumed the last of the potentially offending substances.
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