Cornwall in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Cornwall Canal
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Le canal de Cornwall
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, April 30, 2022
1. The Cornwall Canal Marker
The Cornwall Canal remained in use for over 100 years. It consisted of a series of locks which carried boats 18.5 kilometers around the rapids. It was upgraded in 1881 with a new entrance and later a drydock facility. Power drawn from the canal attracted textile and papers mills. The canal was an important shipping centre until the completion of The Seaway in 1959.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 45° 0.88′ N, 74° 43.686′ W. Marker is in Cornwall, Ontario, in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties. It can be reached from County Road 2, on the right when traveling east. This marker
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Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cornwall Canal (here, next to this marker); The Founding of Cornwall (a few steps from this marker); Cornwall's Historic Waterfront (within shouting distance of this marker); Cornwall & S.D.G. 1784-2009 (within shouting distance of this marker); District Court-House and Gaol 1833 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); United Counties of Stormont Dundas and Glengarry (about 90 meters away); John Baker (about 120 meters away); Ivy Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cornwall.
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, April 30, 2022
2. The Cornwall Canal Marker
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, April 30, 2022
3. The Cornwall Canal Marker
The Valentine and Sons United Publishing Co., circa 1909
4. Locks on the Cornwall Canal
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 526 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on July 22, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. 4. submitted on July 15, 2022. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
