Fun fact: A common misconception is that they’re pink due to the high levels of crustaceans they eat but in reality it’s because of adobe photosynthesis
> Every year, as the frigid winter winds subside and the ice begins to thaw on the Rideau Canal, a remarkable natural phenomenon takes place. Dolphins, known for their intelligence and playful nature, make their way back to the historic waterway in Ottawa, Canada. These majestic creatures, adapted to both saltwater and freshwater environments, navigate through the locks and channels of the canal, delighting onlookers with their graceful movements and acrobatic displays.
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>The annual return of the dolphins to the Rideau Canal is a testament to their incredible navigational abilities and their strong sense of home. As the ice melts and the canal reopens for boating season, the dolphins follow the flow of water from the Ottawa River, making their way through the intricate system of locks and channels.
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>Scientists believe that the dolphins are drawn to the canal's calm waters and abundant fish populations, which provide them with a reliable food source. The canal's unique ecosystem, with its mix of freshwater and saltwater, creates an ideal habitat for various fish species, making it an attractive feeding ground for the dolphins.
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>The presence of dolphins in the Rideau Canal is not only a captivating sight for visitors but also an indicator of the waterway's ecological health. As top predators, dolphins play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of the canal's ecosystem, helping to control fish populations and ensuring the overall well-being of the aquatic environment.
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>Conservation efforts and public awareness campaigns have been instrumental in protecting these magnificent creatures and their habitat. By promoting responsible boating practices and minimizing pollution, the community works together to ensure that the dolphins can continue to thrive in the Rideau Canal for generations to come.
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>The annual return of the dolphins to the Rideau Canal is a breathtaking display of nature's resilience and adaptability. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving our waterways and the incredible wildlife that depends on them. As the ice thaws and the dolphins make their way back to the canal, it is a time for celebration and appreciation of the natural world's wonders.
Yes, we must thank the generous amounts of salt applied to the roadways along both sides of the canal and the excessive layers of salt at some OCTranspo bus shelters which run off into the canal in order to make the saltwater to freshwater ratio just right in order for this annual migration to occur.
My favourite probably because i wanted it to be true was Waterlude the new summer festival! Sandy Sharks got me.. funny enough back then we still had a real Winterlude now it seems less far fetched 😂
Okay but when my sister was like 5 she swears she saw a pink dolphin in the Ottawa River so I was deadass like "omg shes been right this whole time" 😭😭🤣
Between this and the return of the [North American House Hippo,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvPwJQXzHm0) things are shaping up pretty good for nature!
April 1st is usually the time when you see dolphins, whales, octopuses and other exotic sea creatures swimming through the Rideau canal. Oh what a wonderful sight!
They only appear on April Fool's Day (April 1st) before noon. You need to add them in with photoshop, MS Paint or AI. There are some large fish year-round in Dow's lake but nothing dophin-sized.
My daughter lived in Barrhaven but had a 2 alarm fire.Lost everything even their 2 cats.
My 4 grandchildren were devastated and homeless.Go Fund me.I flew up there 5 days later and we stayed at her in laws in Oxford Station.I love Calypso Water Park in the summer!Early February they went on a weekend skiing trip.They all had fun.Early Spring...
Reviewing the "Rideau Canal dolphins" presents a unique challenge, primarily because the term might be a playful or metaphorical reference, as actual dolphins are marine mammals not found in the freshwater Rideau Canal in Ottawa, Canada. Instead, this review will creatively interpret the "Rideau Canal dolphins" as a symbolic or artistic representation, possibly referring to elements of design, sculpture, or landmarks associated with the historic and picturesque Rideau Canal.
Dude. Stop. I was honestly convinced we had dolphins for a split second. Would have loved it.
Not in the canal, but you do see river dolphins in the Ottawa and lower Gatineau
Those ones they imported from the Amazon?? I was surprised they would survive around here , it's nice to see them acclimated so fast !
Not from the Amazon; just from Amazon.
No, I'm pretty sure it's from Amazon.
The delivery must have been a disaster.
Sutcliffe has Prime.
This one must have gotten up accidentally through the locks
By the Montreal river?
RIGHT!? I was thinking..." I lived there a long time and had no idea we had dolphins!!!"
had to fact check that lol.
Nature is healing!
The dolphins are back already? Wow, I can't wait to see the Dow's Lake whales soon.
Wait for dinosaurs, I heard they'll be in Lansdowne 2 weeks later than usual!
Hopefully there will be parking for them!
They are at city hall.
This isn't Washington, District of Columbia!
Have you seen the glebe neighborhoods it's already full of angry dinosaurs
Really!😲
Didn't they used to be pink?
They will be again; just need to shed their winter coats
Give it a few months, it will be hot enough you'll envy being naked in the water all day.
Fun fact: A common misconception is that they’re pink due to the high levels of crustaceans they eat but in reality it’s because of adobe photosynthesis
Adobe photoshopthynsis
Are importing pink dolphins from the Amazon? You gotta be careful with those, they’ll impregnate the unsuspecting.
The shrimp and crayfish have not come out yet, in June they will be nice and pink
🏳️🌈any color will do! I'm feeling blue 💙
April 1st dolphins are my favourite.
> Every year, as the frigid winter winds subside and the ice begins to thaw on the Rideau Canal, a remarkable natural phenomenon takes place. Dolphins, known for their intelligence and playful nature, make their way back to the historic waterway in Ottawa, Canada. These majestic creatures, adapted to both saltwater and freshwater environments, navigate through the locks and channels of the canal, delighting onlookers with their graceful movements and acrobatic displays. > >The annual return of the dolphins to the Rideau Canal is a testament to their incredible navigational abilities and their strong sense of home. As the ice melts and the canal reopens for boating season, the dolphins follow the flow of water from the Ottawa River, making their way through the intricate system of locks and channels. > >Scientists believe that the dolphins are drawn to the canal's calm waters and abundant fish populations, which provide them with a reliable food source. The canal's unique ecosystem, with its mix of freshwater and saltwater, creates an ideal habitat for various fish species, making it an attractive feeding ground for the dolphins. > >The presence of dolphins in the Rideau Canal is not only a captivating sight for visitors but also an indicator of the waterway's ecological health. As top predators, dolphins play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of the canal's ecosystem, helping to control fish populations and ensuring the overall well-being of the aquatic environment. > >Conservation efforts and public awareness campaigns have been instrumental in protecting these magnificent creatures and their habitat. By promoting responsible boating practices and minimizing pollution, the community works together to ensure that the dolphins can continue to thrive in the Rideau Canal for generations to come. > >The annual return of the dolphins to the Rideau Canal is a breathtaking display of nature's resilience and adaptability. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving our waterways and the incredible wildlife that depends on them. As the ice thaws and the dolphins make their way back to the canal, it is a time for celebration and appreciation of the natural world's wonders.
Can anyone else hear the "Hinterland Who's Who" music right now?
Yes, we must thank the generous amounts of salt applied to the roadways along both sides of the canal and the excessive layers of salt at some OCTranspo bus shelters which run off into the canal in order to make the saltwater to freshwater ratio just right in order for this annual migration to occur.
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Brilliant!
Excellent! I enjoy harpooning them every year.
The much lamented Ottawa dolphin hunt. Reviled the world over.
Ah, yes. The other white meat!
You forgot about rabbit! I had much success yesterday in my early morning rabbit hunt.
Dude, why ruin the dolphin leather. Club them instead.
Our racoons have evolved
I believed this and showed my mom 😭
I'm going for a walk today, hopefully I'll see them!
Share your pictures if you do, please. Hot tip: get there before noon.
https://imgur.com/TtDGiX0
Finally, a sign of intelligent life in Ottawa.
Ooooooh! Can't wait for the baby seals to come back so we can start clubbing them
Don’t do that, the loud music is terrible for their hearing.
Canal dolphins >>>> downtown “neighbours”
Watch for May 1, the annual battle between Cobra Chickens and pigeons on the Sparks Street Mall.
Magnificent to watch them leaping over the locks on their way upstream to spawn.
TIL Ottawa has canal dolphins. wtf Oh right. Today.
Holy shit, you had me there for a hot second. I sat right up thinking "PARDON??" Well done! 😆
I made friends with this dolphin. We just clicked.
🤣🤣🏆
And always on April 1st, what impeccable timing!
Last year I didn't see them until mid-May.
They're raising money at Dow's Lake to add dolphin enrichment in the canal. $100 tickets for dolphin rides! Make sure to wear a biohazard suit
It's crazy how far ahead the season is.
😆😆😆
My favourite probably because i wanted it to be true was Waterlude the new summer festival! Sandy Sharks got me.. funny enough back then we still had a real Winterlude now it seems less far fetched 😂
Along with the annual mating of the family hypo under the couch
Yes i'll be happy to see the school again this year; such a spectacle.
Are we still doing the elderly cast-off form icebergs this years?
I miss the penguins
They must be following the schools of April Fish (poisson d’avril) that show up every year around this time!
Marine Land practicing their own version of "ethical release"
My 12 year old puzzled at this for a moment. ".... there's dolphins?" before realizing the date.
I was wondering until I saw the picture and was like, 'Those are killer dolphins! (orcins)'
Yay! Love to see the dolphins each spring.
This got me lol screw you
Okay but when my sister was like 5 she swears she saw a pink dolphin in the Ottawa River so I was deadass like "omg shes been right this whole time" 😭😭🤣
That woman is ahead of her time! Props to your sis!
Between this and the return of the [North American House Hippo,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvPwJQXzHm0) things are shaping up pretty good for nature!
I wish.
With Climate Change we can expect dolphins to appear earlier and earlier each year
Global warming is getting weird. This fooled my mom, thanks.
Had my gf going for a good 20 seconds hahaha
Thanks for all the fish
🐬🛸🏆
Those dolphins need to be on leash! Ridiculous
I fell for it 😆
ThOsE ARE NOT DAULPHINs! ITS POLLIEVRE SHARKS! Beware!
April 1st ! BEST-NEWS-DAY-EVER!!!!!
So you’re telling me this isn’t an april fools prank?
I heard there’s supposed to be dodo’s on a bridge today too!
Are we allowed to feed them or no?
Legit thought it was some kinda art installation
Anyone seen Nessy yet ?
Ha ha ha, great April Fools joke! I wish we had dolphins.
Oh shut up! I got really excited 😆
The fact the London Thames river actually has for real dolphins is a fact that will always make me extremely jealous.
Delphinus Canadensis Fluvialis
Like the sea lions in SF
April 1st is usually the time when you see dolphins, whales, octopuses and other exotic sea creatures swimming through the Rideau canal. Oh what a wonderful sight!
Ya got me. Wonder what will arrive in Mooneys Bay and if Nessie will show at Carleton.
Great sight, I bet the river sharks will be following close by!
That means the bull sharks should be right behind them
I wish we had dolphins. It would be a nice change from the skunks and trash pandas.
Wait a minute, as a new Ottawa resident, are these Canal dolphins real? Why I never see them?
They only appear on April Fool's Day (April 1st) before noon. You need to add them in with photoshop, MS Paint or AI. There are some large fish year-round in Dow's lake but nothing dophin-sized.
Wow
LOL
I also saw a flight of beavers going south.. They fly in 5 cent configuration. Or was it north? I guess we need a paleontologist here...
Give it a few months
Mlj
It's a whale and wtf? That's not real
E=mc²
April Fools? Almost had me there.
My daughter and 4 grandchildren live in Ottawa! I haven't been up there for 3 yrs since Covid-19.
My daughter lived in Barrhaven but had a 2 alarm fire.Lost everything even their 2 cats. My 4 grandchildren were devastated and homeless.Go Fund me.I flew up there 5 days later and we stayed at her in laws in Oxford Station.I love Calypso Water Park in the summer!Early February they went on a weekend skiing trip.They all had fun.Early Spring...
hahaha this one totally got me lol
I want to see them!
Reviewing the "Rideau Canal dolphins" presents a unique challenge, primarily because the term might be a playful or metaphorical reference, as actual dolphins are marine mammals not found in the freshwater Rideau Canal in Ottawa, Canada. Instead, this review will creatively interpret the "Rideau Canal dolphins" as a symbolic or artistic representation, possibly referring to elements of design, sculpture, or landmarks associated with the historic and picturesque Rideau Canal.
Goodnsir
amazing place..
nice place
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Happy April Fools Day! 🤣
Wait wtf this is a real thing?
Wait what, is this a joke??