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	Rideau Canal - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
		The Rideau Canal, a monumental early 19th-century canal covering 202 kilometres of the Rideau and Cataraqui rivers from Ottawa south to Kingston Harbour on Lake Ontario was built primarily for strategic military purposes at a time when Great Britain and the United States of America vied for control of the region.
		It is the only canal dating from the great North American canal-building era of the early 19th century to remain operational along its original line with most of its original structures intact.
		The Rideau Canal is of historical importance as it bears witness to the fight for control of the north of the American Continent.
	whc.unesco.org /en/list/1221 (284 words)

	Pat's Boating in Canada: Rideau Canal & Waterway
		The Rideau Migratory Bird Sanctuary is 800 hectares (2800 acres) on the western edge of Merrickville beside the river, some of the best wetlands along the Rideau Waterway.
		It is at the junction of the Rideau River, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.
		Kingston Marina and Rideau Marina are smaller marinas on the Rideau canal side of the harbour.
	boating.ncf.ca /rideau.html (0 words)

	Rideau Canal
		Conceived as the major component of an alternative route for military purposes between Montréal and Kingston, the canal was first proposed as the WAR OF 1812 drew to its close.
		Most of the original locks and canal cuts are still in use, and, except for 3 hydraulic locks, all are still operated by the muscle power of lock staff cranking the distinctive "crab" winches.
		The Rideau Canal, built to join the Ottawa River with Lake Ontario at Kingston, was one of the largest engineering projects in early Canada (watercolour by W.H. Bartlett, courtesy Library and Archives Canada/C-367).
	www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0006829 (422 words)

	Rideau Canal - Friends of the Rideau - History of the Rideau (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Rideau Canal, opened for navigation in 1832, is the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America.
		The canal was designed by Colonel By and built, for the most part, by independent contractors under the supervision of Colonel By and his staff of Royal Engineers.
		The Rideau Canal was never used for its intended purpose as a military supply route.
	www.rideaufriends.com /history.html (710 words)

	Ottawa's Beloved Rideau Canal (1 of 2) - Ottawa, Canada Travel Guide - BootsnAll.com
		Such is the case with the Rideau Canal, the waterway that's now the "crown jewel" of Canada's capital.
		Meanwhile the original course of the river with its rapids and Rideau Falls would be left unchanged.
		In the fall rowing clubs use the canal for practice, and the biggest charity event is the Terry Fox Run for cancer research.
	www.bootsnall.com /namericatravelguides/ottawa/nov02ottawa.shtml (869 words)

	Rideau Canal - A Guide to the Heart of Ottawa
		The original purpose of the Rideau Canal was to provide a safe supply route between Montreal and the Great Lakes in case of attack by the United States.
		The canal was one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century requiring the construction of 24 dams and 46 locks.
		The area was a wilderness when the Canal was built -- despite the northern climate, many of the workers died from malaria in the mosquito-infested swamps.
	www.ottawakiosk.com /rideau_canal.html (375 words)

	Biodiversity of the Rideau River: History of the Rideau Canal.
		The history of the Rideau River is closely connected to that of the Rideau Canal, which was completed in 1832.
		The Rideau Canal is the oldest continuously operating canal in North America.
		The Rideau Canal is a well-known attraction in the nation's capital; each winter, the portion of the Canal that passes through downtown Ottawa is transformed into the world's longest skating rink.
	www.nature.ca /rideau/a/a2-e.html (341 words)

	Rideau Canal - Rideau Canal Waterway, Ontario, Canada
		The Rideau Canal Waterway is a boater's paradise, attracting pleasure boats from across North America to travel its 202 kilometre (125 mile) length.
		The Rideau Canal Waterway, which links the lakes and rivers between Ottawa and Kingston, is the oldest continuously operated canal in North America.
		Engineered Landscapes, a research document about the early Rideau surveys, the pre-canal geography, and the flooding of the Rideau by canal dams, was first published in 2006.
	www.rideau-info.com /canal (585 words)

	Rideau Canal, Ottawa
		The Rideau Canal is actually a continuous chain of beautiful lakes, rivers, and canal cuts stretching 202 km between Ottawa and Kingston (Ontario).
		The Canal was one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century requiring the construction of 24 dams and 46 locks.
		The Canal was built between 1826 and 1832 under the responsability of Lt. Colonel John By.
	www.csdeschenes.qc.ca /esl/Maps/Ottawa/RideauCanal.htm (157 words)

	Rideau Canal
		The Rideau Canal, also known as the Rideau Waterway, connects the city of Ottawa, Ontario on the Ottawa River to the city of Kingston, Ontario on Lake Ontario.
		Grenville Canal, Chute-à-Blondeau Canal, Carillon Canal, and the Rideau Canal) to defend its territory in the event of such incursions.
		The 202 kilometres (125 miles) of the Rideau Canal incorporate sections of the Rideau River and the Cataraqui River, as well as several lakes including the Lower, Upper and Big Rideau lakes.
	www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/r/ri/rideau_canal.html (539 words)

	World Canals Conference (Site not responding. Last check: )
		It encompasses the Erie Canal from Macedon to Rome and the Cayuga-Seneca and Oswego Canals.
		The Rideau Canal is a chain of beautiful lakes, rivers and canals winding 202 km from Kingston, at the head of Lake Ontario, to Ottawa, Canada's capital city.
		One of Canada's historic canals, the Rideau is maintained and operated by Parks Canada to preserve and present the canal's natural and historic features, as well as to provide a navigable channel for boaters.
	www.worldcanalsconference.org /links.htm (972 words)

	CHRS - Rideau Waterway - Fact Sheet
		The Rideau is anchored at both ends by cities, Ottawa to the north and Kingston at the southern terminus.
		The original locks and canal cuts are still in use, and, except for three hydraulic locks, all are still operated by the muscle power of lock staff cranking the distinctive “crab” winches.
		Canal navigation charts may be purchased at various lockstations, the Rideau Canal headquarters, or from the Friends of the Rideau (see addresses below).
	www.chrs.ca /Rivers/Rideau/Rideau-F_e.htm (1669 words)

	MANAGING THE RIDEAU CANAL: ISSUES OF CONSERVATIONS AND TOURISM
		As the Canal moves more towards greater national and international tourism, it is important to participate with others in attracting boaters and visitors not only to the Canal but also to other features and highlights in the area.
		The Rideau Canal was twinned in 1993 with the Caledonia Canal in Scotland.
		The Rideau Canal has begun to look for ways to be a part of this change, to encourage tourism so as not to lose or damage the heritage resources.
	www.icomos.org /icomosca/bulletin/vol3_no3_ballinger_e.html (1623 words)

	Kids.Net.Au - Encyclopedia > Rideau Canal
		The Rideau Canal, also known as the Rideau Waterway, flows from the city Ottawa, Ontario on the Ottawa River to the city of Kingston, Ontario on Lake Ontario.
		The Rideau Canal includes sections of the Rideau River and the Cataraqui River, as well as several lakes including the Lower, Upper and Big Rideau lakes.
		The plan to build a secure supply route from Montreal to Kingston was inspired by the War of 1812.
	www.kids.net.au /encyclopedia-wiki/ri/Rideau_Canal (151 words)

	Rideau Canal - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Rideau Canal - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Rideau Canal, canal in southeastern Ontario, Canada, connecting Lake Ontario at Kingston to the Ottawa River at Ottawa.
		Canal (waterway), artificial waterway constructed for purposes of irrigation, drainage, or navigation, or in connection with a hydroelectric dam....
	encarta.msn.com /Rideau_Canal.html (109 words)

	Biodiversity of the Rideau River: History of the Rideau Canal.
		The history of the Rideau River is closely connected to that of the Rideau Canal, which was completed in 1832.
		The Rideau Canal was designed after the War of 1812, in which the invading Americans were defeated.
		The Rideau Canal is a well-known attraction in the nation's capital; each winter, the portion of the Canal that passes through downtown Ottawa is transformed into the world's longest skating rink.
	nature.ca /rideau/a/a2-e.html (341 words)

	Welcome to Silver Skates
		Built in the early 19th century, the Rideau Canal stretches from Kingston, at the foot of Lake Ontario, to Ottawa, Canada's capital.
		The Canal is an especially popular destination during the first three weekends of February when the city warms up with Winterlude, Ottawa's winter festival.
		Safety is of the utmost importance on the Canal.
	www.silver-skates.com /english/canal.html (295 words)

	Ottawa Plus.ca - Home - Rideau Canal
		A skateway in the winter and a route for pleasure-craft in the summer, the canal is a huge city landmark and indeed one of its loveliest attractions.
		The Rideau Canal was built between 1826 and 1832 to link to Ottawa and Kingston.
		The sidewalks alongside the canal are used by walkers, runners, cyclists, and roller-bladers.
	www.ottawaplus.ca /home/rideau_canal/49070 (365 words)

	Ottawa, Ontario Recreation - Rideau Canal Skating - Holtz Spa Ottawa (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Rideau Canal is lined with lush gardens, impeccably groomed streets and pathways for a variety of outdoor Ontario recreation.
		The Rideau Canal is the longest outdoor skating rink in the world and is located beside the hotel.
		The Rideau Canal is lined with lush gardens, impeccably groomed streets and pathways for a variety of outdoor activities.
	www.fairmont.com /FA/en/CDA/Home/Hotels/Facilities/CDRecreationOverview/0,1133,code_type=MORE&property_seq=100109,00.html (236 words)

	Rideau Canal travel guide - Wikitravel
		The Rideau Canal [1] is a historical scenic waterway that connects the towns of Kingston and Ottawa in Ontario, Canada.
		The canal was built by the British after the War of 1812 to provide a secure link between Montreal and Kingston, without passing along the Saint Lawrence River because that river borders American territory.
		The entry points to the canal are Kingston to the south, from Lake Ontario and the St. Laurent River (elevation 74m), and Ottawa in the north from the Ottawa River (elevation 40m).
	wikitravel.org /en/Rideau_Canal (391 words)

	realontario.ca - Rideau River Waterway
		Rideau Canal, a one way trip can be experienced in as little as 3 days in a powerboat, but plan to add a few extra days to appreciate all that the Rideau has to offer.
		Rideau Canal Museum in Smiths Falls or at the lock stations where lockmasters have their own tales to tell or trace the routes or this region or your own - it's all here.
		The whole of the Rideau is accessible by canoe, and every year several intrepid canoeists paddle the full length of the canal.
	www.realontario.ca /feature_articles/default.asp?keyword=waterways_rid (1229 words)

	Rideau 175 - 175th Anniversary of the Rideau Canal, Ontario, Canada
		The 5th Rideau Canal Symposium is taking place in Kingston on Monday, November 26, 2007.
		This year marks the 175th anniversary of the opening of the Rideau Canal, North America's oldest continuously operating waterway, a National Historic Site of Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
		The purpose of Rideau 175 is to create a year long celebration of the culture, heritage and uniqueness of the Rideau Canal in communities through which it passes from Ottawa to Kingston.
	www.rideau175.org (341 words)

	Ottawa Tourism - The Official Tourism and Vacation Information site for Canada's Capital. (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Rideau Canal -- An Expanded View For many, the Rideau Canal is a familiar part of the Ottawa landscape, but the scenic waterway in the heart of the city is only part of the picture.
		Ottawa is the northern gateway to a canal system stretching 202 km to Kingston, a route rich in heritage and recreational appeal.
		Call us at (613) 283-5170 or 1-800-230-0016 to learn more about touring the Rideau Canal, or visit our website at www.pc.gc.ca/rideaucanal Guided tours of lockstations are available for groups.The fee is $3.00 per adult or $2.00 for students.Reservations are required.
	www.ottawatourism.ca /forms/index.asp?intSite=1&intSection=21&intPage=103&business_id=287 (140 words)

	Rideau Canal - Friends of the Rideau
		In 2000, the Rideau Waterway was designated a Canadian Heritage River, recognizing its outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values.
		The log drives, steamers such as the Rideau King, and barges are now long gone, replaced by recreational boaters and vacationers who enjoy fishing, cruising, and relaxing in unparalleled surroundings.
		Ken's The Rideau Route: Exploring the Pre-Canal Waterway, published in 2007, looks at the pre-canal, setting the stage for its construction as detailed in A History of the Rideau Lockstations published in 2000.
	rideaufriends.com (1037 words)

	Rideau Canal - Friends of the Rideau
		The Rideau Canal Waterway is a popular vacation spot for boating, cruising, recreation, fishing, tourism, Canadian heritage appreciation, and enjoying the outdoors.
		The Rideau, which extends 202 kilometers from Kingston to Ottawa, is the oldest continuously operated canal in North America with the locks at most of the 24 lockstation still hand-operated, much as they were when the canal first opened in 1832.
		Ed's Fish Tales: The Lure and Lore of the Rideau, published in 2007, expands on the stories first brought to light in his hit book Pathfinders, The Guides of The Rideau, published in 2004.
	www.rideaufriends.com (1037 words)

	Rideau Canal Skateway information, listings and links
		Since the winter of 1971, the National Capital Commission has maintained the ice surface of the Rideau Canal making it into the longest skating rink in the world.
		The Rideau Canal Skateway has become a favourite pastime of locals as well as winter visitors, especially during Ottawa's winter festival, Winterlude (first three weekends of February).
		A red flag flying over the canal means it is closed to skating; a yellow flag means the conditions are fair to good and a green flag means very good to excellent.
	www.foundlocally.com /Ottawa/Sports/Rec-RideauCanalSkateway.htm (281 words)

	Rideau Canal Accident
		The channel nearest the photographer is the one the tug Minnie Bell was forced to use and which was used by all traffic until the wreck was cleared.
		He quickly reversed the engine and applied the brake and it almost stopped but the impetus was too great and 33 went over slowly into the canal going in headfirst but turning over completely striking the water on her back.
		The siding used to raise the tender and possibly the locomotive as well, is on the other side of the canal bridge running away from the photographer.
	www.railways.incanada.net /Articles/Article2004_5.html (1701 words)

	Rideau 175 - 175th Anniversary of the Rideau Canal - What's New Page
		Rideau 175 - Visible Throughout Rideau Canal Corridor - In celebration of the 175th anniversary of the Rideau Canal, Parks Canada has partnered with numerous communities along the 202km corridor to display Rideau 175 banners, flags and across-the-street banners.
		Eight Intrepid Seniors Paddle the Rideau to Raise Funds for The Rideau Seniors’ Centre - To commemorate the 175th anniversary of the opening of the Rideau waterway, a group of eight seniors known colloquially as the Wednesday Night Poets Club, decided to recreate Lt. Col.
		Rideau 175 Lecture Series - Starting in March 2007 and continuing each month through November, a series of lectures by renowned authorities will describe the history of the Rideau Canal from its inception to its present day standing as a candidate for world heritage designation.
	www.rideau175.org /whatsnew-e.html (1419 words)

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