Shubenacadie Canal

The Shubenacadie Canal is a canal in central Nova Scotia, Canada. It links Halifax Harbour with the Bay of Fundy by way of the Shubenacadie River and Shubenacadie Grand Lake. Begun in 1826, it was not completed until 1861 and was closed in 1871. Currently small craft use the river and lakes, but only one lock is operational. Three of the nine locks have b…
The Shubenacadie Canal is a canal in central Nova Scotia, Canada. It links Halifax Harbour with the Bay of Fundy by way of the Shubenacadie River and Shubenacadie Grand Lake. Begun in 1826, it was not completed until 1861 and was closed in 1871. Currently small craft use the river and lakes, but only one lock is operational. Three of the nine locks have been restored to preserve their unique fusion of British and North American construction techniques. More extensive restoration is planned.
  • Country: Canada
  • Length: 114 km (71 mi)
  • Locks: 1 operational (Lock 5) (originally 9 locks & 2 inclined planes)
  • Status: Closed
  • Original owner: Shubenacadie Canal Co.
  • Principal engineer: Francis Hall
  • Construction began: 1826
Data from: en.wikipedia.org