Rideau Canal

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1. What year did the Rideau canal in Ottawa open? 1882 1892 1852 1832

2. The Rideau Canal during the winter season is the world's longest ____? Ski path Rapids Skating Rink Block of ice

3. Who was the Canadian Prime Minister when the canal opened? Wilfrid Laurier Mackenzie King No one. John A MacDonald

4. Winterlude festival holds some of its events on the canal in what month? November January December February

5. What is the city across from Ottawa that also hosts some of the Winterlude events? Quebec City Toronto Gatineau Montreal

6. What is the total distance of the Rideau Canal? 125.6 miles 115.4 110.8 120.2

7. How many locks are on the canal? Do not count the two Tay Canal locks! 45 50 40 55

8. The word Rideau means what in French? Waterway Waterfalls Doorway Curtain

9. This canal connects Ottawa with what other city? Toronto Kingston Sault Ste Marie Thunder Bay

10. What province is the canal in? Nova Scotia Quebec Ontario Manitoba