The Rideau Trail and Rideau Trail Association turn 55 in 2026 and we are celebrating!
Both the Rideau Trail and the Rideau Trail Association were founded in 1971. The person behind this initiative was Douglas Knapp, the Rideau Trail Association’s first Treasurer. As the name indicates, the Rideau Trail was named after the Rideau Canal waterway which has linked the two cities since 1832. Interestingly, the Trail and the Canal only connect in a few areas. Check out the History of the Trail Area for more information.
So, to celebrate 55 there are special activities and events coming up:
- Saturday July 11th – All Clubs 55 Years Picnic at Rideau Ferry Yacht Club Conservation Area. Starts at 11am. More details on the Activities Calendar. Sign Up is already available
- 55 Badge:
- An all-new Badge for turning 55 (see below). Earn the Badge one of four different ways from a variety of hiking options to Visiting/Finding/Doing 55 different things on the RTA Trails
- Click HERE for more details on the Badge and how to earn it
- Saturday September 26th – Hike Ontario Meeting. We will be hosting the Annual Hike Ontario Meeting. Share our celebrations with the other Hiking Clubs in Ontario! More details to come. Watch the Activities Calendar and Newsletters