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By Desjardins, Pauline
The Lachine Canal and its Industrial Corridor
The corridor formed by the Lachine Canal and the surrounding area was recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada in 1996. The canal, which opened in 1825, allowed for the navigation of the tumultuous waters of the upper Saint Lawrence River, and played a major role in the development of the western part of the country. Its strategic position between the eastern and western portions of the Saint Lawrence led to the most diversified concentration of industrial establishments in the country. These factors also favored development of the Port of Montréal, making the city Canada’s fir...
The English version of the Encyclopedia of French Cultural Heritage in North America is online since December 15th, 2009. It features an ever growing number of articles, documents and resources on the heritage of French-speaking North America.
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