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Rideau Trail - Kingston Section, Canada: what it is and when to go
Rideau Trail - Kingston Section is a hiking trail in Canada (Kingston, Ontario). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hiking trail · Hiking
- Where
- Canada
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YOW Ottawa, 110 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- Regional
- Run by
- Rideau Trail Association
- Coordinates
- 44.49338, -76.43787
What it is and where
Rideau Trail - Kingston Section is a hiking trail in Canada (Kingston, Ontario).
It is in Kingston, Ontario, where this site lists 39 more places to see, 29 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 44.49338, -76.43787; the nearest main airport is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW, Ottawa), 110 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Trail network
- Regional
- Run by
- Rideau Trail Association
It is one of the Hiking places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Rideau Trail - Kingston Section is May to October.
- JanPossible9:00
- FebPossible10:13
- MarPossible11:38
- AprPossible13:15
- MayBest time14:36
- JunBest time15:20
- JulBest time15:02
- AugBest time13:52
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovPossible9:21
- DecPossible8:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Frontenac Provincial ParkProvincial park near Kingston, Ontario7.6 km
- Gould Lake Conservation AreaConservation area in Ontario12 km
- Westport Brewing Co.Brewery21 km
- Scheuermann Vineyard & WineryWinery21 km
- Rideau District MuseumBlacksmith shop in Westport, Ontario21 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: Hiking
- Pacific Crest Trail: long-distance hiking and equestrian trail in the USA
- Bruce Trail: hiking trail in southern and central Ontario, Canada
- West Coast Trail: backpacking trail in British Columbia, Canada
- Chilkoot Trail: long-distance hiking trail in Canada and United States of America
- Juan de Fuca Marine Trail: hiking trail
- North Country Trail: long-distance hiking trail in the United States
Every Canada place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rideau Trail - Kingston Section?
It is a hiking trail in Canada.
When is the best time to visit Rideau Trail - Kingston Section?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39.
How do you get to Rideau Trail - Kingston Section?
The nearest main airport is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), 110 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Frontenac Provincial Park, Gould Lake Conservation Area, Westport Brewing Co.. The rest is in the Canada guide.
Keep reading
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- Hiking457 places for hiking in Canada, from Pacific Crest Trail to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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