LeBoat, a European charter operator, has launched its first North American operation in the town of Smiths Falls on the Rideau Canal — the oldest continually operating canal in North America.
LeBoat’s headquarters are located alongside the canal in a remodeled lock keeper’s house. The region offers amenities, such as fishing, cycling, shopping, and access to Ottawa and Kingston.
“As you start to explore different parts of [the Rideau] and the different villages it really starts coming to life,” says LeBoat General Manager Cheryl Brown. “You start to see all the best of your European cruising grounds all in one place.”
LeBoat launched the Smiths Falls operation in June 2018 with 16 boats from 37 to 44 feet. It plans to add four more boats to its fleet and eventually reach 32. For more information on the company, visit leboat.com.
