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Plan of the Line of the Rideau Canal, 1829 - Framed Print Plan of the Line of the Rideau Canal, 1829 - Framed Print Plan of the Line of the Rideau Canal, 1829 - Framed Print Plan of the Line of the Rideau Canal, 1829 - Framed Print Plan of the Line of the Rideau Canal, 1829 - Framed Print Plan of the Line of the Rideau Canal, 1829 - Framed Print Plan of the Line of the Rideau Canal, 1829 - Framed Print Original 1829 Rideau Canal plan title, identifying Lieutenant-Colonel John By, Commanding Royal Engineers Detail of the 1829 Rideau Canal plan showing the Ottawa (the By Town) end of the canal near the Ottawa River, Rideau Falls, Hog’s Back, and surrounding townships. Detail of the 1829 Rideau Canal plan showing Merrick’s Mills, now Merrickville, with nearby rapids, roads, and section and population annotations in red. Plan of the Line of the Rideau Canal, 1829 - Framed Print Detail of the 1829 Rideau Canal plan showing Colonel By’s engineering table of locks, dams, excavation quantities and estimated costs

Plan of the Line of the Rideau Canal, 1829 - Framed Print

Plan of the Line of the Rideau Canal, 1829 - Framed Print

$99.95

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A historic map that tells the story of one of Canada’s most remarkable waterways.

Beautifully reproduced on 310 gsm fine-art paper and presented behind shatter-resistant plexiglass in a timeless matte-black wood frame. Choose from four sizes; the 36" × 24" edition is closest to the original map’s dimensions, while the larger sizes make its smallest historical annotations easiest to appreciate. Hanging hardware arrives pre-installed.

The Story Behind the Map

Before the Rideau Canal became one of Canada’s most treasured waterways, it began in 1826 as an ambitious engineering project to strengthen the defence of British North America following the War of 1812.

Prepared by Lieutenant-Colonel John By, this remarkable 1829 plan follows the canal from the Ottawa River to Kingston, tracing its route through the rivers, lakes and communities of Eastern Ontario. Rich with hand-coloured waterways, meticulous notes and surveying detail, it is as captivating to explore today as it was nearly two centuries ago.

Beautifully reproduced from a high-resolution archival scan, this Heritage Prints edition preserves the character and extraordinary detail of the original document, inviting you to discover the vision that helped shape the Rideau Canal, Bytown and, eventually, Canada’s capital.

Released during Ottawa’s 200th anniversary celebrations, this framed print is a fitting tribute to one of Canada’s greatest engineering achievements — and a beautiful piece of Canadian history for your home or office. 

Watch the Story

Step into 1826 and discover the story behind the Rideau Canal and this remarkable 1829 plan.

Print details

  • Designed and printed in Canada
  • Materials: 100% pinewood frame, 310 gsm fine-art paper and shatter-resistant plexiglass
  • Matte-black frame with brown paper backing, pre-installed hanging hardware and rubber bumpers; frame assembled in the USA from globally sourced components

Shipping within Canada

Shipping is charged according to print size. Applicable GST/HST/QST is added at checkout.

  • 18" × 12" — $24.95
  • 24" × 18" — $27.95
  • 36" × 24" — $44.95
  • 40" × 28" — $69.95

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It was more than I thought when I bought it. What a wonderful portrait to hang on my wall. My Children and their children will forever remember what it took to give us what we have today. Perfect

Phil Marra
It looks very good on my wall

It looks very good on my wall. The people represented here and others should be praised for what they have done for this country and the world, my father was in Korea and grandfather in WWI ... Thank you for the chance to display this proudly in my home.

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