Beauharnois Canal

GPTKB entity

Properties (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf canal
gptkbp:associatedWith Beauharnois Generating Station
gptkbp:built 1932
gptkbp:communityEvents hosted along the canal
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Saint_Lawrence_River
gptkb:Lake_Saint-Louis
gptkbp:constructionMaterial earth and rock
gptkbp:culturalSignificance historical landmark
gptkbp:economicImpact supports local economy
gptkbp:educationalPrograms environmental education
gptkbp:electronicSystems major engineering project
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affected by climate change
affects local ecosystems
gptkbp:features locks
gptkbp:futurePlans upgrades and improvements
gptkbp:historicalEvent opened in 1932
gptkbp:historicalPeriod hydroelectric power generation
gptkbp:historicalResearch subject of studies
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important for trade
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Beauharnois Canal
gptkbp:length 32 kilometers
gptkbp:localGovernment managed by local authorities
gptkbp:location Quebec,_Canada
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular upkeep
gptkbp:navigationEquipment May to November
seasonal ice
multiple locks
gptkbp:nearestCity Beauharnois
gptkbp:operatedBy Hydro-Québec
gptkbp:partOf St. Lawrence Seaway
Quebec's_waterway_system
gptkbp:recreation fishing
boating
kayaking
gptkbp:region key transportation route
gptkbp:safetyFeatures implemented for navigation
gptkbp:serves commercial shipping
gptkbp:surroundingArea nature reserves
parks
gptkbp:tourism attracts visitors
gptkbp:triggerType gptkb:Beauharnois_Locks
gptkbp:type artificial waterway
gptkbp:usedFor navigation
gptkbp:waterManagement flood control
gptkbp:waterQuality monitored regularly
gptkbp:waterSource gptkb:Saint_Lawrence_River
gptkbp:wildlife supports diverse species