Port Wallace in Dartmouth in Halifax Region, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Summit of the Canal
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 15, 2014
1. Summit of the Canal Marker
Caption: (lower right) A cross-section of the waterway between the harbour and the Shubenacadie River showing the depths and elevations of the seven lakes.
Ahead you will see Lake Charles which is the highest body of water in the Canal system. From this lake, water flows south to the Halifax Harbour and north to the Bay of Fundy. You are now approx. 29 meters (95 feet) above the level of the harbour and vessels reaching this point have been lifted up this distance by an incline railway and three locks. In the distance you have walked from Lake Micmac, you have climbed approx. 9 meters (30 feet) in elevation.
Erected by Shubenacadie Canal Commission. (Marker Number 15.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 44° 42.496′ N, 63° 33.258′ W. Marker is in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, in Halifax Region. It is in Port Wallace. It can be reached from Locks Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 54 Locks Rd, Dartmouth NS B2X 2V2, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Nova Scotia’s Halifax Area. It is also in the Maritimes and in Atlantic Canada. Globally,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Benching - An early construction technique (here, next to this marker); Shubenacadie Canal, Port Wallace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Forge (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); One of the mysteries yet to be solved (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Deep Cut (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Navvies Dwelling (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Canal Shubenacadie Canal (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Official Groundbreaking 1829 (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dartmouth.
More about this marker. This marker is located on the bridge at the north end of the canal near Lake Charles.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 15, 2014
2. Summit of the Canal Marker
Lake Charles in the distance.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 15, 2014
3. Summit of the Canal Marker
This marker is one of two markers located mid-span on this bridge.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 546 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
