There is much contrast in this intriguing photo of the Rideau Queen heading North towards Ottawa. The calm waters around the Queen, the turbulence within the Hogs Back Lock #2, the lumber piled on shore, the trickle of water to the right, the narrow path snaking beside the canal, and no people. What do you think the main purpose of the pathway was? Does it exist today? Visit the EAHS Historic Rideau Canal display at the Red Brick School, 10am to 3pm weekends from June 28th to August 31st and find out.