Rideau Canal
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Ottawa to Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Source: AOL
The Rideau Canal is a UNESCO-designated canal in Southeastern Ontario, Canada, linking Ottawa to Kingston. It is the best-preserved slackwater canal in North America and the only 19th-century-built canal on the continent to remain fully operational. The canal was originally built as a military and strategic waterway following the War of 1812 and was completed in 1832. It has since been transformed
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Ottawa to Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- AOL
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Original status | operational |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Rideau Canal is a UNESCO-designated canal in Southeastern Ontario, Canada, linking Ottawa to Kingston. It is the best-preserved slackwater canal in North America and the only 19th-century-built canal on the continent to remain fully operational. The canal was originally built as a military and strategic waterway following the War of 1812 and was completed in 1832. It has since been transformed into a recreational boat hub and is surrounded by scenic lakes, historic towns, and natural areas. |
Original sector | Built Environment |
Location
Country | Canada |
State | Ontario |
City | Ottawa to Kingston |
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Source | AOL |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2026-07-18 |
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