Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: The Commissariat 3 D Reconstruction Project: Ottawa's Rideau Canal
Following the War of 1812, Canada realized it needed to find a water route between Montreal and the Great Lakes that was safer than using the St. Lawrence River. As a result, Ottawa's Rideau Canal and its 47 lock system were developed....
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Bytown Museum: The Timber Days
The Bytown Museum looks at the culture, history, and the economic impact that the timber trade had on the growth and development of the City of Ottawa.
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Bytown Museum: Timeline Know Your Ottawa
A timeline outlining the history of the City of Ottawa between 1610 and 1900 is provided here.
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Bytown Museum: Canada's Capital
Here, the Bytown Museum looks at the founding history and the growth of Canada's Capital.