Shubenacadie Canal
The Shubenacadie Canal is a canal in central Nova Scotia, Canada. It links Halifax Harbour with the Bay of Fundy by way of the Shubenacadie River and Shubenacadie Grand Lake. Begun in 1826, it was not completed until 1861 and was closed in 1871. Currently small craft use the river and lakes, but only one lock is operational. Three of the nine locks have been restored to preserve their unique fusion of British and North American construction techniques. More extensive restoration is planned.
| Shubenacadie Canal | |
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View of Shubenacadie Canal in Shubie Park. | |
Shubenacadie Canal in Nova Scotia | |
| Country | Canada |
| Coordinates | 44°42′6.5″N 63°33′15.6″W |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 114 km (71 mi) |
| Locks | 1 operational (Lock 5) (originally 9 locks & 2 inclined planes) |
| Maximum height above sea level | 31 m (102 ft) at Lake Charles |
| Status | Closed |
| History | |
| Original owner | Shubenacadie Canal Co. |
| Principal engineer | Francis Hall |
| Construction began | 1826 |
| Date of first use | 1856 |
| Date completed | 1861 |
| Date closed | 1871 |
| Geography | |
| Direction | North/South |
| Start point | Halifax Harbour (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia) |
| End point | Cobequid Bay (Maitland, Nova Scotia) |
| Beginning coordinates | 44.66°N 63.56°W |
| Ending coordinates | 45.32°N 63.49°W |
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