{"id":168,"date":"2018-09-17T13:34:09","date_gmt":"2018-09-17T17:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/istconference\/?page_id=168"},"modified":"2018-09-19T17:12:31","modified_gmt":"2018-09-19T21:12:31","slug":"activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/istconference\/activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Rideau Canal<\/strong><\/p>\n The Rideau Canal connects Ottawa to Lake Ontario and the Saint Lawrence River. The canal divides Ottawa\u2019s downtown core and is primarily used for pleasure boating in the summer and skating in the winter.<\/p>\n Rent a Bike\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Rideau Canal is lined by bike paths, making bike riding a popular tourist activity in the summer. VeloGo is Ottawa\u2019s official bike share service. To use a VeloGo bike<\/a>, download the HOPR Tranist App. The cost of this service is $1 to start a ride and $0.16 per minute.\u00a0Bike and accessory rentals are also available from RentABike<\/a> located on the Rideau Canal beneath Rideau St. across from the historic Chateau Laurier.<\/p>\n Kayaking\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The National Capital Region has several options for guided white-water rafting and kayaking tours for all skill levels. \u00a0Owl Rafting<\/a>,\u00a0River Run Rafting<\/a>, and wilderness tours<\/a><\/p>\n