sault canal national historic site
The Sault Canal opened in 1895- - it was the world’s first electrically operated lock, and the world’s longest lock- -274 metres / 899 feet long and 18 metres / 59 feet wide. Closed in 1987 due to a lock wall collapse, the canal was reconstructed and reopened for recreational boating use in 1998. The Sault Canal is operated as a National Historic Site by Parks Canada.
Administration Building
The Administration building was built from local Jacobsville sandstone, quarried from the canal's construction; the building was built in the Second Empire architectural style: contrasting stone working lintels, quoins, and a mansard roof.
sault canal national historic site
The Sault Canal opened in 1895- - it was the world’s first electrically operated lock, and the world’s longest lock- -274 metres / 899 feet long and 18 metres / 59 feet wide. Closed in 1987 due to a lock wall collapse, the canal was reconstructed and reopened for recreational boating use in 1998. The Sault Canal is operated as a National Historic Site by Parks Canada.
Administration Building
The Administration building was built from local Jacobsville sandstone, quarried from the canal's construction; the building was built in the Second Empire architectural style: contrasting stone working lintels, quoins, and a mansard roof.