# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival 1826-2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: A Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival 1826-2026 
Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, 2026 
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
Portland Harbour (15B Water Street, Portland ON)
rideaulakes.ca/festival2026

Join us for this free, multi-day public celebration marking the 200 years since the beginning of construction of the Rideau Canal. The national significance and UNESCO World Heritage designation of the Rideau Canal offers the perfect setting for this uniquely immersive experience that blends heritage interpretation, live demonstrations, water-based activities and community storytelling that highlight the Canal’s role in shaping Canada’s early development.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/westport/a-rideau-canal-nautical-heritage-festival-1826-2026/200030273070323
- **Event Categories**: festivals, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 527

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Westport
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Portland, Ontario
- **lat**: 44.709752109525
- **long**: -76.261049579442
- **full address**: Portland, Ontario, 4410 R44, Rideau Lakes, ON K0G 1V0, Canada, Westport

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: A Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival 1826-2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6e7c3e9f5adb51715e640b6b7fea46ec96236be549dd1994178dbb80e89e893f-rimg-w1200-h500-dcf0f2f2-gmir?v=1783961228

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is A Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival 1826-2026 being held?
  - **A:** A Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival 1826-2026 takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Portland, Ontario, 4410 R44, Rideau Lakes, ON K0G 1V0, Canada, Westport.
- **Q**: Who is organizing A Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival 1826-2026?
  - **A:** A Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival 1826-2026 is organized by Experience Rideau Lakes.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** A Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival 1826-2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Westport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 520+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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