Township of Rideau Lakes in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Rivers, Lakes and Locks
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Rivières, Lacs et Écluses

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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022

1. Rivers, Lakes and Locks Marker

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The Rideau Canal is a series of rivers and lakes connected by man-made channels and locks. There are 18 miles of artificial cut and 47 locks grouped in 23 lock stations, as well as many water control structures. These make the Rideau river, the Rideau lakes, and the Cataraqui river one complete navigation. Originally canal craftsmen built a valuable military and commercial transport artery. Today this 19th century legacy of wood and stone lies in striking contrast to the modern world.

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Le canal Rideau comporte une série de rivières et de lacs reliés par des chenaux et des écluses. En tout, 18 milles du parcours total a fait l'objet d'ouvrages et l'on y retrouve 47 écluses réparties en 23 postes d'éclusages, ainsi que plusieurs ouvrages de contrôle du débit d'eau. Ces constructions rendent les rivières Rideau et Cataraqui et les lacs Rideau entièrement navigables. A l'origine, les constructeurs du canal avaient pour mission d'aménager une artère militaire et commerciale. Ce vestige de bois et de pierres du XIX^e siècle contraste avec le monde moderne.

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Erected by Parks/Parcs Canada.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 44° 42.172′ N, 76° 17.721′ W. Marker is in Township of Rideau Lakes, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. It is at the intersection of Narrows Lock Road (County Highway 14) and the Rideau Canal, on the right when traveling north on Narrows Lock Road. Marker is at Lock 35 on the Rideau Canal. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Township of Rideau Lakes ON K0G 1V0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario

and specifically in Southeastern 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 Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Enemy to the South / l'Ennemi du Sud (here, next to this marker); Two Lakes from One / d'Une Pierre Deux Coups (here, next to this marker); Narrows (a few steps from this marker); Blockhaus de Narrows Blockhouse (a few steps from this marker); St. Mary's Anglican Church (approx. 5.9 kilometers away); Crosby Methodist Church Bell (approx. 6.5 kilometers away); Blanche A. Thompson Leggett (approx. 6.5 kilometers away); The Methodist New Connection Church (approx. 6.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Township of Rideau Lakes.

Also see . . .
1. Rideau Canal National Historic Site. (Submitted on October 12, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022

2. Rivers, Lakes and Locks Marker

Big Rideau Lake in background

2. History of the Rideau Canal. (Submitted on October 12, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Lock Tales - Jones Falls - Rideau Canal. (Submitted on October 12, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

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Rivières, Lacs et Écluses