SOLD-RIDEAU CANAL, Burritts Rapids

RIDEAU CANAL
Burritts Rapids
24"x36" acrylic on stretched canvas

The first in a series depicting the Rideau Canal locks. Illustration-style painting inspired by vintage travel posters. I got the idea when my daughter visited from Montreal while showing her the sites and taking pictures, just like tourists. The Burritts Rapids locks are a short scenic walk to the charming village of Burritts Rapids. Just across from the locks you will find the wonderful Boathouse Cafe, well worth a stop. 

theboathousecafe.ca

I don’t know if it’s too ambitious, but I intend to visit all the locks, from Ottawa to Kingston and paint the ones that speak to me. A UNESCO heritage site, I find it impressive that such an old structure (1832) is still operational and relevant today. Follow along and see how the next lock turns out.

To know more about the Rideau Canal, 

www.rideau-info.com

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