The Canals of Canada

A Collection of Photographs taken by Tony Clayton


1 - The Welland Canal


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.


Looking upstream

Top Gates of Lock 3, 1987

Looking upstream

A Laker in Lock 3, 1987

Leaving

The bottom gates open, 1987.

Leaving

The ship about to leave Lock 3. The Queen Elizabeth Way crosses the canal in the distance, 1987.

Leaving

The ship leaving Lock 3, 1987.

Leaving

The ship on its way, 1987.

Lift Bridge

Lift Bridge below Lock 3. The Queen Elizabeth Way crosses the canal at a high level, 1987.
It was pouring with rain at the time this picture was taken


The Canals of Canada

5 - The Rideau Canal <<-- : -->> 2 - St.Peters Canal
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Canals of Canada - 1 - Welland Canal
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v8 18th February 2023