Constructing lock gates for the Rideau Canal | Parks Canada
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Come with us on a tour of the Gate Shop!
Inside this humble garage, tradition blends with present day as skilled carpenters practice an authentic trade. These towering gates are crucial to the operation of the locks along the Rideau Canal. They are also a symbol of the historic engineering found all along this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Learn more about this fascinating trade and see how Parks Canada is honouring its commitment to preserve the historic character of this iconic system.
Get an even closer look inside the Gate Shop
