Title: Smiths Falls Travel Guide: Best of Smiths Falls, Ontario Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Smiths Falls](https://expedia.co.uk/Smiths-Falls-Hotels.d6057824.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Smiths Falls](https://expedia.co.uk/Smiths-Falls-Holiday-Rentals.d6057824.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Smiths Falls](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Smiths-Falls.d6057824.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Smiths Falls Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Smiths-Falls.d6057824.Car-Hire-Guide)[Smiths Falls Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Smiths-Falls.d6057824.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Smiths Falls Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Perth featuring a bridge and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/82000/82575-Perth.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Lawrence Islands National Park showing a river or creek and forests](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/82000/82701-St-Lawrence-Islands-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Westport which includes a river or creek, a lake or waterhole and a small town or village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/82000/82596-Westport.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Smiths Falls](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/82000/82593-Perth.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Brockville showing a park and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/82000/82565-Brockville.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Smiths Falls Things to do #### This town is an artefact from 19th-century Ontario, when war with the U.S. was possible, water transport was booming and dentists served rural areas by train. Smiths Falls is a small town along Ontario’s Rideau Canal. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the still-functional 19th-century waterway connects Ottawa to Kingston on the north shore of Lake Ontario. Smiths Falls is centred on the canal and features antique boat locks, heritage waterfront houses and canal-related museums. Start by exploring the canal. Five boat locks are spread out along the waterway in the Smiths Falls area each offers different attractions. Combined Lock, the highest lock in Smiths Falls, is near the town centre. Note the antique brick design. The canal was originally opened in the 1830s to help transport supplies in case of war between the U.S. and England. Learn about the Rideau Canal’s history at the Rideau Canal Visitor Information Centre, just north of the Combined Lock. Find out more about its original military purpose and see its actual role in the history of Ontario when the expected Anglo-American war never broke out. Further history is on display at the southeastern Old Slys Lock, which features the Heritage House Museum. The home of the former mill owner has been preserved in late 19th-century style. Walk through the Victorian home and admire period artefacts. In addition to the canal, the railroad was central to Smiths Falls’ growth. Detached Lock on the west side of town features an old railway bridge as well as the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario. Walk through the old train cars and even book a night’s stay in an old caboose. Make sure to see the antique Dental Car, a sleeper car that transported a dentist around the Canadian countryside to inspect the teeth of area children. Explore the Smiths Falls countryside by land or water. Take a paddleboat on the canal into the surrounding forest or rent a bike and ride the 58-mile (93-kilometre) loop. Smiths Falls is an hour’s drive from Ottawa. However, the most appropriate way to reach the old canal town is via ferry. - Top hotels in Smiths Falls - Top Holiday Rentals in Smiths Falls ![Econo Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/891600/891566/88c4a37c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Econo Lodge 33 Centre Street, Smiths Falls, ON £74 22 Sept - 23 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Smiths Falls. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 6.4/10 (814 reviews) "It’s getting old, could use new carpets and electronics but I had a very nice room, it’s very clean, and staff were unfailingly courteous and helpful. I would certainly stay there again." 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(697 reviews) "Clean room" Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F10%2F2025&endDate=03%2F10%2F2025&selected=12419&PinnedHotelID=12419&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6057824) ![Roger's Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48720000/48715700/48715621/234f2c10_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Roger's Motel 178 Lombard Street, Highway 15 South, Smiths Falls, ON £62 24 Sept - 25 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Smiths Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Smiths Falls Bascule Bridge and Rideau Canal ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (85 reviews) "Staff is very friendly, rooms are clean and well equipped." 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Heritage-House-Museum-Smiths-Falls.d6263510.Attraction) #### Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario You can study the exhibits at Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Smiths Falls. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the waterfalls in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Railway-Museum-Of-Eastern-Ontario-Smiths-Falls.d6292398.Attraction) #### Rideau Canal Visitor Information Center Explore the great outdoors at Rideau Canal Visitor Information Center, a lovely green space in Smiths Falls. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the waterfalls in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rideau-Canal-Visitor-Information-Center-Smiths-Falls.d6295154.Attraction) #### Rideau Canal Museum You can browse the exhibits at Rideau Canal Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Smiths Falls. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the waterfalls in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rideau-Canal-Museum-Smiths-Falls.d6263503.Attraction) #### Smiths Falls Bascule Bridge Find out about the history of Smiths Falls with a stop at Smiths Falls Bascule Bridge. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the waterfalls in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smiths-Falls-Bascule-Bridge-Smiths-Falls.d6263514.Attraction) #### Smiths Falls Combined Lockstation Lock 29a Learn about the local history of Smiths Falls when you take a trip to Smiths Falls Combined Lockstation Lock 29a. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the waterfalls in this family-friendly area. 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