The Canals of Canada

A Collection of Photographs taken by Tony Clayton


5 - The Rideau Canal


4 - The Trent Canal System <<-- : -->> 1 - Welland Canal


The Rideau Canal joins the Ottawa River to the St.Lawrence at Kingston, and is the oldest surviving canal on its original line in North America.


Ottawa Lock

The Ottawa Locks, an 8-rise staircase, 1987

Ottawa Lock

Boat ascending Ottawa Locks, 1987

Ottawa Lock

Boats ascending Ottawa Locks, 1987

Ottawa Lock

Boats ascending Ottawa Locks, 1987

Ottawa Lock

Gate opening mechanism, Ottawa Locks, 1987

Ottawa Lock

Gate opening mechanism, Ottawa Locks, 1987

Ottawa Lock

Closing the gates of the bottom lock, 1987

Ottawa Lock

The Top Lock, Ottawa, 1987

Ottawa Lock

Looking towards Kingston from Ottawa Locks, 1987


The Canals of Canada

4 - The Trent Canal System <<-- : -->> 1 - Welland Canal
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Canals of Canada - 5 - Rideau Canal
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v3 18th February 2023