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Rideau Canal Boat Ramps 2026

Transport Canada style Pleasure Craft Licence number decal set

Public boat launches on Rideau Canal Boat Ramps. Find municipal and free ramps, parking, fee info and details for 2026.

PCL Numbers Required in Ontario

All motorized pleasure craft in Ontario must display the Pleasure Craft Licence number on both sides of the bow, minimum 75 mm (3") tall — Transport Canada SOR/2010-91. Order marine vinyl decals →

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Rideau Canal Boat Ramps Launches

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Kingston Portsmouth Olympic Harbour

Kingston · Lake Ontario / Rideau Start
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Fee:Fee City of Kingston
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ramp:World-class concrete ramps
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parking:Huge paid parking lot
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access:Seasonal
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address:53 Yonge St, Kingston
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notes:Technically on Lake Ontario, but serves as the southern gateway to the Rideau system.
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Smiths Falls Victoria Park

Smiths Falls · Rideau Canal
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Fee:Free Municipal ramp
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ramp:Concrete ramp into the canal
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parking:Good parking in the park
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access:Seasonal
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address:Victoria Park, Smiths Falls
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notes:Mid-point of the Rideau Canal system.
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Ottawa Mooney's Bay

Ottawa · Rideau River
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Fee:Fee City of Ottawa parking fees
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ramp:Concrete ramp
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parking:Paid lot parking
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access:Seasonal
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address:Mooney's Bay Park, Ottawa
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notes:Excellent access to the northern stretches of the Rideau River.
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Boaters — PCL Decals Required

Every motorized pleasure craft must display its PCL number on both sides of the bow — minimum 75 mm (3") tall, block letters, contrasting colour. Premium marine vinyl, 7-year outdoor guarantee.

Source: Transport Canada, tc.canada.ca — Small Vessel Regulations SOR/2010-91 · Last reviewed: 2026-07-14

Independent guide, not a Transport Canada service. Decals are a private product, not an official government-issued licence or number.

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