5 - The Rideau Canal <<-- : -->> 2 - St.Peters Canal
The Welland Canal is a ship canal linking Lake Ontario to Lake Erie, bypassing Niagara Falls. Ships using the canal are built to just fit the locks, and are known as Lakers.
![]() Top Gates of Lock 3, 1987 |
![]() A Laker in Lock 3, 1987 |
![]() The bottom gates open, 1987. |
![]() The ship about to leave Lock 3. The Queen Elizabeth Way crosses the canal in the distance, 1987. |
![]() The ship leaving Lock 3, 1987. |
![]() The ship on its way, 1987. |
![]() Lift Bridge below Lock 3. The Queen Elizabeth Way crosses the canal at a high level, 1987. |
5 - The Rideau Canal <<-- :
-->> 2 - St.Peters Canal
Canadian Canals Index
Canals of Canada - 1 - Welland Canal
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v8 18th February 2023