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| Waiting on the blue line at Hartwells (Lock 9). |
Ottawa, formerly Bytown, was named for Lt. Colonel John By, of the Royal Engineeres, who led the building of the Rideau Canal. Statues and plaques in his honor adorn the canal. It was with surprise then that I learned he was recalled to England and retired without honors for the canal's cost overrun. He was subsequently acquitted but too late to save his career.
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| 36 miles from Ottawa, Ontario to Burritts Rapids, Ontario. |
Tonight, after some seven hours of traveling time, we find ourselves on the upper wall of Lock 17 at Burritts Rapids. The traveling is slow because much of the canal has a posted speed limit of 6 mph. Also, there were nine locks to contend with. Truth be told, there's no rush. The relaxed pace gives us time to soak in the beautiful surroundings. DBH
