Beauharnois Canal

canal, Canada

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The Beauharnois Canal is a section of the St. Lawrence Seaway in Quebec, Canada. It bypasses the rapids between Lake Saint-Louis and Lake Saint-Francis, allowing vessels to navigate the Richelieu River. The canal features locks that lift water, enabling continuous navigation from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. It is a crucial part of the North American inland waterway system, facilitating trade and transportation. The Beauharnois Canal is approximately 21 km (13 miles) long and includes a lock that rises 12.5 meters (41 feet).1

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canals and inland waterways
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…channel runs to the lower Beauharnois Lock, which rises 12.5 meters (41 feet) to the level of Lake St. Francis via a 21-km (13-mile) canal. The seaway then crosses the international boundary to the Bertrand H. Snell Lock, with its lift of 13.7 meters (45 feet) to the Wiley-Dondero Canal;…
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…channel runs to the lower Beauharnois Lock, which rises 12.5 meters (41 feet) to the level of Lake St. Francis via a 21-km (13-mile) canal. The seaway then crosses the international boundary to the Bertrand H. Snell Lock, with its lift of 13.7 meters (45 feet) to the Wiley-Dondero Canal;…
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