Rideau Canal Locks

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:canal
gptkbp:academic_programs 19th-century engineering
gptkbp:accessibility Public access
gptkbp:community_events gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:community_involvement Local volunteers
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Ottawa_River
gptkbp:constructed_in 1832
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:granite
gptkb:limestone
gptkbp:cultural_events gptkb:Winterlude
Canada Day celebrations
gptkbp:cultural_heritage gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:dam_type Artificial waterway
gptkbp:designated_as gptkb:historical_site
gptkbp:educational_programs gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:environmental_impact Ecosystem preservation
gptkbp:features 8 locks
gptkbp:fishing_regulations gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:historical_figures gptkb:John_By
gptkbp:historical_significance Military and trade route
Trade route between Ottawa and Kingston
gptkbp:historical_tours Available
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rideau Canal Locks
gptkbp:key_concept Depth: 2.4 meters
Length: 30.5 meters
Width: 9.1 meters
gptkbp:length 202 kilometers
gptkbp:local_economy Tourism boost
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Ottawa
gptkbp:lockage_duration Approximately 30 minutes
gptkbp:lockage_fees gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:maintenance Regular inspections
gptkbp:navigation_system gptkb:Lock
gptkbp:number_of_rooms 8
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Parks_Canada
gptkbp:original_purpose Military defense
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Rideau_Canal
gptkbp:preservation_efforts Ongoing
gptkbp:purpose Recreational boating
gptkbp:recreation gptkb:Cycling
Kayaking
Walking trails
gptkbp:safety_measures Regular patrols
gptkbp:scenic_views gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:seasonal_activities May to October
Ice skating in winter
gptkbp:signage gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Rideau_Canal_National_Historic_Site
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:used_for Boating
gptkbp:visitors_per_year Over 1 million
gptkbp:water_level_change 24 meters
gptkbp:water_management Flood control
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:Yes
Diverse species
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rideau_Canal_Skateway
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5