Rideau Canal
Ottawa, Canada
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| The Rideau Canal stretches over 200 km from Ottawa to Kingston. The original purpose of the canal was to provide a safe supply route between Montreal and the Great Lakes in case of an American attack. With 24 dams and 6 locks, the canal was built between 1826 and 1832 following the War of 1812. In the winter, 8 km of the canal in Ottawa is transformed into the longest outdoor skating rink in the world. | ||
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All date from May 19, 2003.