News ArticlesHistory Celebrating our Heritage By NG Times - February 15, 2017 81 0 Email Print The locks at Burritt’s Rapids in the 1840’s. One of the first bridges across the Rideau River can be seen on the right. It had a clearance of 28 feet for boats of all kinds using the new Canal. Post Views: 42 RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR History Burritt’s Rapids History Rideau Canal saga Burritts Rapids: made by the Canal Local News Municipality moves ahead with Burritts Rapids conceptual design LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply Please enter your comment! Please enter your name here You have entered an incorrect email address! Please enter your email address here Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ