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It also resulted in the construction of the Rideau canal which allowed the movement of troops and goods from the Ottawa River down to Kingston (the location of Fort Henry) and Lake Ontario (ie Toronto or York as it was then called). This by pass meant that it didn't have to travel along the St.Lawrence (too close to the US).
It was never used for war but it is still maintained and is a great tourist attraction and is part of the centrepiece Ottawa's National Parks. The best part is when they drain it in the winter and you can skate on it.
So, thank you America for being so acquisitive! We probably wouldn't have built it otherwise.
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