Share this Story : Photos: Kayaks and canoes fill Hartwells lockstation with colour Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Photos: Kayaks and canoes fill Hartwells lockstation with colour 'Lock & Paddle is best described as a ‘flash mob’ or ‘critical mass’ of canoes and kayaks' Author of the article: Staff Reporter Published Jul 21, 2024 • < 1 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. Parks Canada celebrated Canada Parks Day with a free community paddling event at the Hartwells lockstation on the Rideau Canal, Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Photo by Ashley Fraser / Postmedia Article content Parks Canada celebrated Canada Parks Day with a free community paddling event at the Hartwells lockstation on the Rideau Canal, Saturday, July 20, 2024. Lock & Paddle filled the UNESCO World Heritage site with brightly coloured boats, as beachballs and bubbles added to the lively atmosphere. Simultaneously, paddlers took to the water at the Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough and the Lachine Canal in Montreal.

Lock & Paddle photos Beachballs and bubbles added to the lively atmosphere. Photo by Ashley Fraser / Postmedia Bubbles added to the lively atmosphere. Photo by Ashley Fraser / Postmedia Parks Canada celebrated Canada Parks Day with a free community paddling event at the Hartwells lockstation on the Rideau Canal.

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