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Rideau Falls

Twin waterfalls where a river divides, cascading into a larger waterbody, near the official residence of Canada's Governor General.

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Want to see one of the best photos ops in the city? Head to Rideau Falls Park. This is the spot where the Rideau River empties into the Ottawa River, with the twin falls divided by Green Island. The falls takes its name from the French word for “curtain” due to its magnificent flowing appearance, which freezes over completely in the winter.

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