RTA AGM 2025
The Rideau Trail Association 2025 Annual General Meeting (members only) will take place on April 26th, 2025 at the Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club, 125 Golf Club Road. Registration,…
RTA Annual General Meeting
The AGM is a critical activity where members can both socialize and get updated on key Association issues; including the 2024/25 Financials, the proposed budget for 2025/26, the new RTA…
Douglas Knapp – A Tribute
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Douglas Knapp – 1935-2024
The following is from James Reid Funeral Home - Kingston: Douglas James Knapp It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas James Knapp at Kingston General…
Frontenac Park Challenge
RIDEAU TRAIL ASSOCIATION (RTA)AND FRIENDS OF FRONTENAC INVITES YOU TO JOIN FRONTENAC PARK CHALLENGE September 27, 2024 The Rideau Trail Association (RTA) in conjunction with Friends of Frontenac are currently…
Amazing hiking this Spring, Summer and Fall
Become and Rideau Trail Association member and join us for amazing hiking this Spring,Summer and Fall. In addition to regularly scheduled weekly hikes, there are exciting activities being organized. All…
Nine Trail Towns on the Rideau Trail
If you're hiking the Rideau Trail end-to-end (as a thru-hike or a section hike), you'll encounter a number of wilderness areas but just like any other long trail, you'll also…
7 Places to hike around Ottawa & Gatineau
Views like this are common in Gatineau Park. What's your favourite trail? Do you live in or are you visiting Ottawa-Gatineau and looking for a quick adventure? Here are a…
Outdoor Gear Made in Canada!
When people think of Canadian outdoor brands, you almost immediately think of companies like MEC, Sorel or Canada Goose. They aren't the only ones around however. We thought we'd share…
Hazards on the Rideau Trail
The Rideau Trail is home to much wildlife - everything from chipmunks and beavers to bears and coyotes. Large carnivorous mammals may be frightening to some but did you know…