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This week’s “Arte-Feature” discussed one of the many monuments to Lt.-Col. John By. 💂‍♀️

Check it out here 📽 https://t.co/T01vEYWq21

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2022-04-21

On August 16, 1827, Sir John Franklin “gave the final knock,” with full masonic honours, to the “cornerstone” of the Rideau Canal’s Ottawa Locks. 🏛

[Painting by Alan and Lea Daniel, 1992 for ‘The Story of Canada’ ]

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2021-08-17

that the War of 1812, declared in 1812, was one of the main factors influencing the building of the

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2019-06-18

Another fun recreation for What a great view from a postcard, the “Rideau Locks and Chateau Laurier, Ottawa, Ont.’ 1910.

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2018-09-08

When first traversed the proposed route for the in May of 1827 he brought FORTY GALLONS OF RUM! For a THREE DAY journey! 🥃😵🥃😵🥃😵
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2018-05-03

in 1826: the British military brought me out of retirement to build the from to Despite immense difficulties and controversy, the canal and would become my enduring legacy. 💂‍♂️⚒️🏗️

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2018-02-14