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Congratulations to the Rideau Canal

** Earlier today, ** The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) named the Rideau Canal as a World Heritage Site . The Rideau Canal joins 13 other Canadian sites and international landmarks as the pyramids in Egypt and Stonehenge on the prestigious lists.

A quick round-up of links & coverage today:

 * 
David Reevely blogs about the
[
 tourism impact
](http://communities.canada.com/ottawacitizen/blogs/greaterottawa/archive/2007/06/28/our-world-class-canal.aspx)
the designation could have on the surrounding area.

 * 
Here's an interesting blog documenting the
[
 locks of the Rideau Canal
](http://www.rideauguide.blogspot.com/)
and all of the boating, arts, heritage, and people who are a part of it.

 * 
Parks Canada has a
[
 3D tour of the Rideau Canal
](http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dci/source/3d_E.asp?sitename=rc&theme=dc&btn_state=Texte%20seulement)
  


 * 
There are lots and lots of great
[
 Rideau Canal photos
](http://flickr.com/search/?q=rideau+canal)
posted in Flickr, and some
[
 Rideau Canal videos
](http://youtube.com/results?search_query=rideau+canal&search=)
posted on YouTube.

 * 
We've set up a new
[
 Rideau Canal Guide
](http://ottawastart.com/rideau-canal.php)
on OttawaStart with lots of links to Canal web sites.

**

Related: ** Ottawa Tourism Guide