Friends of the Rideau

The Rideau Route: Exploring the Pre-Canal Waterway by Ken W. Watson. New for 2007. This book reveals the secret world that lies below the waters of the Rideau Canal – the drowned landscape of the original Rideau Route. This book answers the question; what did the Rideau Route look like before the canal was built? A fascinating and educational read. 146p. 2007.
Item RB16 - $24.95 (click here for more info)

SPECIAL DEAL: Buy "The Rideau Route" together with its companion read "A History of the Rideau Lockstations" for only $39.95 (reg. $44.90) - plus only counts as 1 shipping charge. Item RB-DB1 - $39.95

Fish Tales - The Lure and the Lore of the Rideau by Ed Bebee. New for 2007. Sketches and rollicking stories of legendary fishing guides and nine Rideau Corridor communities; Delta, Battersea, Elgin-Morton-Jones Falls, Chaffey’s Lock, Newboro, Westport, Portland, Perth, Smiths Falls-Ottawa. 272p. 2007. Item RB17 - $24.95 (click here for more info)

SPECIAL DEAL: Buy "Fish Tales" together with its companion read "Pathfinders" for only $39.95 (reg. $44.90) - plus only counts as 1 shipping charge. Item RB-DB2 - $39.95

A History of the Rideau Lockstations by Ken W. Watson - a lock by lock history detailing why each spot was chosen, problems that had to be overcome, and how they did it. 120p. 2000.
Item RB00 - $19.95
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Rideau Waterway by Robert Legget. THE definitive work about the Rideau. The story of how it was built plus a guide to places of interest along the waterway and much more. 312p 1986.
Out of Print

Building the Rideau Canal: A Pictorial History by Robert Passfield. A 2003 reprint of the 1982 classic. The book features 72 period illustrations of the canal during and just following construction, 43 of which are in stunning colour. Passfield provides expert interpretation of these images and engaging descriptions of the engineering of the works. This is one of the best books about the Rideau. 184p. 1982. (reprinted in 2003).
Item RB02 - $19.95 (click here for more info)

Rideau by Larry Turner and John de Visser - an exploration of the Rideau. Features interesting text highlighted by beautiful photographs. 120p 1995.
Out of Print
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John By and the Rideau Canal by J. Dwight Purdy. An educational book about building the Rideau. 71p 1986.
Out of Print
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John By by Robert Legget - a short biography of Lt. Col. John By by noted Rideau historian Robert Legget. 63p. 1982.
Item RB05 - $6.00

For King and Country by Mark Andrews. A detailed biography of John By, the builder of the Rideau Canal. 238p. 1998.
Item RB06- $25.00

Sights and Surveys by Erin Welch. Diary accounts of two early surveyors of the Rideau, John MacTaggart and John Burrow. 53p. 1979.
Item RB07 - $6.00

Rideau Heritage by Deborah A. Gordanier, illustrated by Florent Busschaert. History of portions of the Rideau. Beautifully illustrated. 55p 1982.
Item RB08- $9.00

Blockhouses in Canada; 1749-1841 by Richard J. Young. Occasional Papers in Archaeology and History 23. Historic information about blockhoues including those along the Rideau. 116p. 1980.
Out of Print
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Yankies and Loyalists by Erin Welch. A diary account of a trip from Bytown to Kingston, along the Rideau, in 1830. 27p. 1979.
Item RB11- $6.00

Our Canal - The Rideau Canal in Ottawa by Peter Conroy. A photographic exploration of the canal in Ottawa - present day and historic photos of the canal and associated buildings. 94p. 2002.
Item RB12 - $24.95

Pathfinders, The Guides of The Rideau by Ed Bebee. Explore the lore and the lure of the Rideau with this engaging book about unsung group of men and women who contributed to the flowering of the Rideau. 170p. 2004.
Item RB13 - $19.95
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The Ferryman's Wife by Patti Miller. A work of historical fiction about the events surrounding the murder of William Oliver in 1842. The Ferryman's Wife is based on the legend of Oliver's Ferry where it is said travelers were murdered in their beds, their bodies hidden beneath the floorboards. 128p. 2004.
Item RB14 - $14.95

Engineered Landscapes: The Rideau Canal's Transformation of a Wilderness Waterway by Ken W. Watson. A research document that looks into the pre-canal geography of the Rideau Canal and the amount of flooding caused by the building of the Rideau Canal PLEASE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE YOU BUY. 290p. 2006.
Item RB15 - $55.00

Dr. Lake's Chart of the Rideau Lakes Route by Elmer J. Lake. A reprint of the 1920 guide to the Rideau Waterway, "For Launch Owners, Canoeists & Tourists". 68p. 1990.
Item RB20 - $6.95

A Boy's Cottage Diary, 1904 annotated by Larry Turner. Fred Dickinson's 1904 diary about cottaging on the Rideau. 135p. 1996.
Item RB21- $16.95

Merrickville, Jewel on the Rideau by Larry Turner. A history of the village and guide to heritage buildings. Many photos. B&W. 159p. 1995.
Out of Print
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Legacy in Stone - The Rideau Corridor by Fiona Spalding-Smith and Barbara A. Humphreys. Stone architechture along the Rideau in photographs and text. 96p. 1999.
Item RB23 - $29.95

The Commissariat by R. Forbes Hirsch. History of the Commissariat, located beside the Ottawa locks. 52p 1982.
Item RB24 - $6.00

Rideau Canal Bibliography, 1972-1994 compiled by Larry Turner. A bibliography of books published about the Rideau, by both government and non-government agencies, during the period 1972 to 1992. 37p. 1992.
Item RB25 - $10.00

Smiths Falls by Glenn J Lockwood. A social history of the men and women of Smiths Falls, 1794 to 1994. 650p. 1994.
Item RB26 - $46.95

A Matter of Honour and Other Tales of Early Perth by Susan Code. Stories of early Perth. 155p. 1996.
Item RB27 - $18.95

Perth - Tradition and Style in Eastern Ontario by Larry Turner. A detailed history of Perth. Photographically illustrated. B&W. 144p. 1992.
OUT OF PRINT

Rideau Reflections by G. Clare Churchill. Mix of poems and early history of several Rideau pioneer families. Originally written in the 1940s. 128p. abt. 1992.
Item RB29 - $10.95

The McCabe List - Early Irish in the Ottawa Valley by Bruce S. Elliott. An 1829 petition with the names of 673 people, mostly Irish canal workers, listing where they were from in Ireland and relatives that might be interested in emigrating to Canada. 82p. 2002.
Item RB30 - $11.00

A Gentleman of Substance - The Life and Legacy of John Redpath (1796 - 1869) by Richard Feltoe. This book documents the fascinating life of John Redpath, the contractor who built the dam and locks at Jones Fallsthis dynamic man. 144p. 2004.
Item RB31 - $25.00

A Rideau Jaunt in 1872 by William Mills. A first hand description of an adventure on a steam paddle-wheeler from Ottawa to Kingston down the Rideau Canal. This is a book on CD (an Adobe PDF file). It has been extensively bookmarked and hyper-linked so that finding your way around on the CD is made quick and easy. New for 2007.
Item RB32 - $19.00

The Rideau Canal - Then and Now by Ron Corbett. A beautiful full colour "coffee table" book. Ron Corbett's lively text is accompanied by both archival images and the present day photography of John McQuarrie. 144p. New for 2007.
Item RB33 - $25.00

Ports Cruising Guide to the Rideau Canal and Ottawa River - a highly detailed navigation guide to the Rideau with colour photos. 182p. 2007
Item RB39 - $37.95

Rideau Boating and Road Guide where to dock, shop, wine, dine, explore and enjoy. A lock by lock guide to the Rideau. 264p. 2007
Item RB40 - $12.95

Sailing Directions - Rideau Canal and Ottawa River Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Navigation guide to the Rideau. A completely re-written version of the small craft guide to the Rideau. First Edition. 146p. 2003
Item RB41 - $19.95

Small Craft Guide - Trent-Severn Waterway Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Navigation guide to the Trent-Severn Waterway. 145p. 1989.
Item RB42 - $18.50

Symbols and Abbreviations by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Symbols and abbreviations used on nautical charts. 112p. 2004.
Item RB43 - $8.00

The Rideau Navigator by Doug Gray. A planning guide for the Rideau. Boating tips and more. 111p. 1993.
Item RB44 - $14.95

On a Sunday Afternoon - Classic Boats on the Rideau Canal edited by Alec Douglas and Larry Turner. History of classic boats on the Rideau plus a listing and pictures of many of these boats. 144p 1989.
Out of Print
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Trent-Severn Waterway Boating and Road Guide where to dock, shop, wine, dine, explore and enjoy. A lock by lock guide to the Trent-Severn. 266p. 2006
Item RB50 - $12.95

King of the Rideau by Catherine L. Carroll. A historic novel based on the life of Moss K. Dickinson, founder of Manotick, Ontario. 85p 1998.
Item RB62 - $8.00

Locked Up edited by Sue Pike. Rideau short mystery stories. 278p. New for 2007
Item RB63 - $15.95

Shillings by Vicki Cameron. A Canadian history mystery set on the Rideau Canal. 101p. New for 2007
Item RB64 - $9.95

A Complete Working Guide for the Beginning Blacksmith - Blacksmithing Fundementals by Don MacKay. Written by the blacksmith from the Jones Falls Lockstation, the book describes the basics of blacksmithing, including 21 lessons. Of interest to anyone who wants to know how iron is forged into tools. 191p. New for 2007.
Item RB65 - $35.00

Living Near the Water Environmental design for shoreline properties. With material source guide and bibliography. Illustrated. Colour. 83p 1994.
Item RB70 - $14.95

Our River, The Rideau by Rideau Valley Conservation Authority. Illustrated book that explains the Rideau River. 28p. 1992.
Item RB71 - $5.00

Tails of the Rideau - Children's book series by Mike Cole-Hamilton. A series of children's books, including those for a younger audience (children up to 4 years of age) and those for an older audience (children up to 8 years of age). Each book is only $6.95. See the Tails of the Rideau page for details.

Wetland Plants of Ontario by Alan G. Harris, Seven G. Newmaster & Linda J. Kershaw. Over 450 species described. 600 colour photographs and line drawings. 256p. 1996.
Out of Print
( to be reprinted in Spring 2008 )

Ontario Wildflowers by Linda Kershaw. 101 wayside flowers beautifully illustrated, photographed and described with tips for easy identification. 143p. 2002.
Item RB74 - $16.95

Ontario Birds by Chris Fisher. 125 birds illustrated in full colour. Notes on easy identification, bird song and calls, habitat, nests and more. 159p. 1996
Item RB75 - $17.95

On the Living Edge - Your Handbook for Waterfront Living, Ontario Edition. An interesting information guide for the waterfront property owner (or potential owner) 148p. Profusely illustrated. 2003.
Item RB76 - $21.95

Trees of Ontario by Linda Kershaw. Detailing 213 species. Features 574 colour photos and illustrations. ID tips, range maps and more. 240p. 2001.
Item RB77 - $21.95

Mammals of Ontario by Tamara Eder. With 78 species organized in seven major groups. Detailed descriptions, well illustrated. 215p. 2002.
Item RB78 - $26.95

Animal Tracks of Ontario by Ian Sheldon. A pocket guide to over 50 species of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles. Features illustrations, detailed drawings of fore and hind prints, stride patterns, easy track identification and animal behavour. 159p. 1997.
Item RB79 - $9.95

Bugs of Ontario by John Acorn. 125 species of bugs illustrated in full colour by nature artist Ian Sheldon. Descriptions from bewitching butterfiles to startling spiders and more. 160p. 2003
Item RB80 - $14.95