Thousands of tourists are expected to flock to Smiths Falls come 2018 when water expedition company Le Boat opens up shop.
This will be the first North American operation for the European based boating company.
Le Boat will be offering boat rentals to anyone to travel the Rideau Canal and its waterways. There will be 16 Horizon cruisers to start the fleet, with 16 more coming within five years of opening.
Le Boat picked Smiths Falls, saying that “the picturesque town” offers all the best qualities of Europe’s top travel destinations.
Le Boat also says their operation will bring in jobs and put millions of dollars into the local economy, including $16 million dollars to open the North American base.
