Rideau Wash & Wake
Public Safety Zones Review
Parks Canada held a meeting on March 30, 2011 on Rideau Waterway Risk Assessment. Two members from the MVCA attending this meeting.
Mary Ann Stienberg, Prevention Coordinator in the Eastern Ontario Field Unit of Parks Canada sent out a meeting summary and the working group recommendations arising from this meeting
Coming into the meeting, participants were asked to review a number of documents including:
 August 11, 2011 - Parks Canada Media Bulletin
There will be another Media Bulletin soon to follow regarding the new no wake zones and the existing no wake zones that have been improved with additional signs, including arrow signs at the beginning and end of the zone to clearly delineate the zones.
Whether there is a wake zone or not, boat operators should be aware of the speeds at which their boat produces a maximum and minimum wake. When cruising close to shore, in
narrow channels, near other boats, swimmers or docks, to operate as close to dead slow as possible while maintaining control of their vessel. There are two publications available at lockstations that new boaters may find particularly useful. One is Boating Safely and the other is the "Watch Your Wake" brochure that has some great information.
On November 8, 2011, Parks Canada hosted an open-house at the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority building in Manotick
People who would like to comment on the “no wake” zones but could not attend the open house are encouraged to send their comments to the Rideau Canal Headquarters by email, regular mail or via Twitter.
Details of meeting in English
Details of meeting in French
New Documents from Parks Canada posted on December 9, 2011
Public Consultation Update
Capacity Assessment Criteria
Maps showing No Wake Zones
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