Monday, February 26, 2024

Rideau Canal Bell

The Rideau Canal Bell is in a plexiglass case on the second floor of the Heritage Building, formerly the Ottawa Teachers' College, on the northeast corner of Elgin Street and Lisgar Street.





Her Worship Marion Dewar

Rideau Canal Bell
The brass ship's bell was presented to the Mayor in 1983 by George Drummond, a member of the Celebrating Committee for the 150th Anniversary of the Rideau Canal (1832-1982). The construction of the Rideau Canal took six years and was never used for the intended purpose as a military supply waterway. The canal is 202 km and stretches from Kingston to Ottawa. It was designated a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2007.

City of Ottawa Archives/2007.0115.1
Son Honneur Marion Dewar

Cloche du canal Rideau
La cloche de laiton a été présentée à la mairesse en 1983 par George Drummond, un membre du comité de célébration du 150e anniversaire du canal Rideau (1832-1982). La construction du canal a duré six ans, mais n'a jamais rempli sa fonctin militaire première de voie d'approvisionnement. Le Canal courre sur 202 km, de Kingston à Ottawa. Il a reçu la désignation de site du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO en 2007.

Archives de la Ville d'Ottawa/2007.0115.1