Why You Need To Go: Did you know that Ottawa is home to some majestic, beautiful and elegant waterfalls? The spot where the Rideau River flows into the mighty Ottawa River is marked by the ...

Spring has arrived at Bate Island, and with it, the Ottawa River’s legendary whitewater playground has roared to life.

The City of Ottawa says there’s currently no major river flooding in the forecast even ... allowing water to flow unrestricted and to alleviate possible spring flooding in flood-prone areas.