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Rideau Canal named UN World Heritage site
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by ryan | June 28, 2007 at 10:57 am
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UNESCO, the world body charged with recognizing world heritage sites has included the Rideau Canal on the list of over 800 sites world wide.
The Rideau Canal, which stretches from Ottawa to Kingston, was confirmed as a World Heritage site on Thursday, joining more than 800 sites on the list of international cultural treasures.The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) agreed on the designation at its meeting in New Zealand.
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Most RecentMost Recommended Comments (3)
at 12:50 on June 28th, 2007
Ryan Nadel, thanks for considering the use of my photos in your Rideau Canal article, I am honored!
at 05:32 on June 29th, 2007
Ryan Nadel, I like this story. It's good stuff. Thanks for using my photos!
at 12:25 on March 17th, 2009
Ryan, thank you for using my photograph of the Rideau Canal in your article. It is an honor to be included.