In 1826 — 187 years ago — Royal Engineer Lieutenant-Colonel John By was sent to the Canadas to supervise the construction of the Rideau Canal. He built three barracks to house his soldiers on the hill above the future entrance to the canal and the resulting settlement, called Bytown in his honour, established what is today the City of Ottawa, Canada’s present national capital. Over six years, Colonel By and over 2 000 labourers zealously overcame significant challenges to build the Rideau Canal, recognized as an engineering marvel and an invaluable strategic asset for navigation.
Posted on: Mon, 05 Aug 2013 12:07:06 +0000
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