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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:canal
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gptkbp:academic_programs
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designed for large vessels
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gptkbp:climate_impact
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affected by seasonal changes
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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involves local stakeholders
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gptkbp:community_events
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hosts local festivals
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gptkbp:connects
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gptkb:Lake_Erie
gptkb:Lake_Ontario
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gptkbp:construction_material
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primarily earth and concrete
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gptkbp:construction_started
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gptkb:1932
1913
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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part of Canadian heritage
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gptkbp:dam_type
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artificial waterway
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gptkbp:economic_impact
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supports local economies
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gptkbp:educational_programs
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offers tours and information
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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affects local ecosystems
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gptkbp:famous_landmark
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designated as a historic site
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gptkbp:features
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multiple lift locks
tunnel under the Welland River
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gptkbp:fishing_regulations
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popular fishing area
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gptkbp:flood_control
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helps manage water levels
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gptkbp:future_plans
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expansion and upgrades planned.
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gptkbp:historical_event
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expanded in 1932
opened to navigation in 1829
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gptkbp:historical_figures
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John A. Macdonald involved in its development
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gptkbp:historical_research
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subject of studies and publications
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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important trade route
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gptkbp:home_port
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gptkb:St._Catharines
gptkb:Niagara-on-the-Lake
gptkb:Port_Colborne
Thorold
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Welland Canal
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gptkbp:key_concept
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8
110 feet wide
1,000 feet long
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gptkbp:length
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43.4 miles
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gptkbp:local_government
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managed by regional authorities
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Ontario,_Canada
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gptkbp:lockage_fees
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charged for commercial vessels
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gptkbp:maintenance
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requires regular upkeep
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gptkbp:navigation_system
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April to December
ice and weather conditions
buoys and markers
uses modern systems for control
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gptkbp:opened
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1829
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gptkbp:operated_by
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gptkb:St._Lawrence_Seaway_Management_Corporation
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gptkbp:passenger_traffic
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over 40 million tons
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gptkbp:provides
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bypass for Niagara Falls
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gptkbp:recreation
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kayaking and canoeing
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gptkbp:revival
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gptkb:1932
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gptkbp:safety_measures
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implemented for navigation
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gptkbp:serves
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commercial shipping
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gptkbp:tourism
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popular for recreational boating
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gptkbp:trade_goods
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facilitates trade between Canada and USA
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gptkbp:water_quality
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monitored regularly
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gptkbp:wildlife
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supports various species
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Niagara_Region
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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