rideau canal
states: [canada]
category: cultural
year: 2007
location: Province of Ontario
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 44.9943861111, -75.7651250000
last visited: 2016
unesco id: 1221
world heritage site: 1221
The Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Canada, is a 19th-century engineering feat completed in 1832, stretching 202 kilometers with 47 locks. Built for military defense and trade, this waterway, lined with historic fortifications and charming lockstations, remains fully operational today. Recognized for its historical and technological significance, it stands as a testament to Canada’s early infrastructure and ingenuity.
