Wednesday, 23 January 2013

New Stock Photos of Historic Rideau Canal at Kingston Mills

<p>Historic Rideau Canal at Kingston Mills. A new collection of stock images from Ernie Hunter. Built to provide a secure military route between Upper and Lower Canada, the Rideau Canal is now a World Heritage Site. Started in 1826 and opened in 1832 at the cost of many many lives due to malaria and other causes. The 126 mile long canal stretches between Kingston, the first capitol of Canada, and Bytown, now Ottawa and includes 47 locks. It was financed by Britain and Lieut. Colonel John B...

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