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| Place | Rideau Glen |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | Ontario (ON) |
| Location | Carleton |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.297222 |
| Longitude | -75.701111 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | FAYWU |
Rideau Glen is a community in Carleton, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Rideau Glen is located at 45.2972°N, 75.7011°W.
Rideau Glen lies nestled in a landscape shaped by ancient glacial forces, where the land rises and falls in a gentle, rolling fashion towards the shimmering expanse of the Rideau River. It lies 10.0 km west-south-west of Ottawa, ON (from Ottawa, ON: bearing 246°T), and is situated 14.6 km south of Gatineau. Patches of dense deciduous forest, their leaves a vibrant tapestry of greens in summer and fiery hues in autumn, punctuate the cultivated fields. The air here often carries the faint, earthy scent of loam and the distant hum of insects, a quiet symphony that underscores the peaceful character of the settlement. Evenings can bring a particular quality of light, a soft, diffused glow that paints the western sky in washes of rose and lavender, lending a serene beauty to the close of day. Historically, Rideau Glen's prosperity has been intrinsically linked to the fertile soil and the vital artery of the Rideau River, which has long facilitated trade and transportation. The area’s economy, while rooted in agriculture, has also seen the steady presence of small, independent businesses that serve the needs of its residents, from local hardware stores to family-run diners where the coffee is always hot and the conversation flows freely. Whispers of early settlers, their lives intertwined with the clearing of land and the building of homes, still seem to linger in the weathered barns and the sturdy stone foundations found scattered throughout the countryside, a silent testament to their enduring spirit.
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Location data for Rideau Glen is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |