Episode 5 Show Notes

This week I talked with historian and author Mark Jodoin about the first settler in Ottawa who is one of Mark's "Rideau Warriors". Field reporter David Rutherford talked with some people skating on the canal. He also sat down once again with Ian McKercher to talk about some of the history you can see skating on the Canal.

This week's sponsor: Glebe Community Tree

Tribute to The Fallen Rideau Canal Navies (1826-1832) - Concert of Ottawa Valley Traditional Music, Irish/French Traditional Music, poetry and more.

Storytelling series at the Rideau Canal Museum.

Rideau 175 Lecture Series - The Historic Rideau. Dr. Brian Osborne provides an introduction to the series and overview of the changing perception of the Rideau Canal.

Weather forecasts: Environment Canada and the Weather Network

The National Capital Commission's ice conditions report

Mark Jodoin's "Rideau Warrior" series is published by esprit de corps.

Last week's trivia question was: how long does it take to paddle the full length of the canal, 3 to 5 days, 6 to 10 days, or 12 to 15 days? The answer is 6 to 10 days. This week's question is: name one of the two most utilized locks used by boats on the canal.

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