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rideau canal


states: [canada]

category: cultural

year: 2007

location: Province of Ontario

region: Europe and North America

latitude/longitude: 44.9943861111, -75.7651250000

visited: 2016

Rideau Canal

The Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Canada, is a 19th-century engineering feat completed in 1832, stretching 202 kilometers with 47 locks. Built for military defense and trade, this waterway, lined with historic fortifications and charming lockstations, remains fully operational today. Recognized for its historical and technological significance, it stands as a testament to Canada’s early infrastructure and ingenuity.

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