As a travel writer, I've had the privilege to explore far-flung places, encounter diverse cultures, and taste new adventures. But often times the most memorable escapades I've had are not in distant lands, but right in my backyard. In fact, I would say that some of my best travel memories have happened within an hour of my home. Case in point, my recent weekend on the Rideau Canal in the heart of Ottawa, with Le Boat. After captaining a 50-foot from Le Boat on the Rideau Canal last summer …
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