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Canal Camp
You are looking at a part of the remains of what was known as the "Canal Camp." The row of stones in this area represent the largest feature found to day at Port Wallace. An archeological investigation was carried out in 1997…
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Cutting the Canal
You are now standing about one third of the way between Lake Micmac to the South (left) and Lake Charles to the North (right). Before canal construction began in 1826 there was no flow of water between these two lakes. The Mi?km…
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Lock 3
When first built this lock was made entirely of granite blocks, as represented by the end walls. Like the other structures of the Canal, this lock fell into disrepair between 1831 and 1854. It was completely rebuilt by Charles Fairbanks usi…
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Constructed 1826-1861
Charles William Fairbanks
Francis Hall
Angus McDougall
Engineers / Ing?nieurs
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The Blacksmith Shop
Excavated by Dr. Davis in 1985, this forge operated during both the first construction period (1820s) and the second (1850s). It was here that workers and masons would have their tools repaired and stone picks sharpened. On J…