Shortly after the War of 1812, the British commissioned a the Rideau Canal be built as a way to help defend invasions into Canada. It was to be used by the military as a secure route for transporting supplies and information between Montreal and the British Naval base in Kingston, Ontario. After the canal was opened, its primary purpose became a transportation route for goods and for linking communities.

Originally released by World Life Video Productions, 2007. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 06, 2015. Also available DV2887.

The Rideau Canal: 1812 and All That... (7:00); .