Ottawa , Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Canal Stones
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Les Pierres Du Canal
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, April 18, 2022
1. Canal Stones Marker
To commemorate Lieutenant-Colonel John By, R.E., builder of the Rideau Canal (1826-1832) and founder of Bytown (Later renamed Ottawa), the federal capital of the Dominion of Canada.
Erected 1915 by Historic Landmarks Association of Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.
Location. 45° 25.654′ N, 75° 41.863′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It can be reached from Alexandra Bridge. This marker is located on the north end of Major's Hill Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ottawa ON K1A K1A, Canada. Touch for directions.
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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Room With A View (within shouting distance of this marker); Jean E. Pigott (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Three Watchmen / Les trois sentinelles (about 120 meters away); Transportation on Confederation Boulevard / Transports en commun sur le boul. de la Confιdιration (about 150 meters away); Ordnance and Engineers Building (about 150 meters away); Meeting the World / ΐ la rencontre du monde (about 180 meters away); Creating a Capital / Crιer une Capitale (about 180 meters away); Malak Karsh (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, April 18, 2022
2. Canal Stones / Les Pierres Du Canal Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
