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Presenting a history of the Portsmouth to London canal of the 1800s, how it was built and why it
failed. The site includes fifty pictures.
http://www.portcanal.co.uk
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Driffield Navigation Trust
An independently managed Trust which aims to fully restore the Driffield Navigation and to promote
the potential of the Navigation in the re-generation of the area.
http://www.driffield-navigation-trust.org.uk
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Lock92: Discovering Northern England's Canal Heritage
Northern England's Rochdale, Huddersfield narrow, Ashton, Peak Forest, Macclesfield, and the Leeds
and Liverpool canal heritage seen through photographs and visitor comments.
http://www.lock92.co.uk
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Trent-Severn Waterway
The official Parks Canada presence for this National Historic Site which meanders 386 km across
Central Ontario, linking Lake Ontario with Georgian Bay.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/
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The Millennium Link (1999-2002)
An information and picture resource of the restoration of the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals in
Scotland, including construction of the Falkirk Wheel. Includes a webcam archive of the wheel's
operation.
http://www.gentles.milestonenet.co.uk/fcucanalweb/Main_index.htm
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Replica Dutch Barges
Offering information related to the purchase of steel replica wide beam Dutch barges. The site
includes data on do-it-yourself fit-outs and UK cruising areas for such vessels.
http://www.nb.isabella.btinternet.co.uk/dbstart.htm
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Canalplan AC
An online route planner for UK inland waterways. The site includes a gazetteer, FAQs, guest book,
forum and contact information.
http://canalplan.org.uk
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NYCanal.com
What to see, how to get there, where to stay when traveling on the New York State Canal System.
http://www.nycanal.com/
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Videoactive
Producers topical videos with more than thirty canal and inland waterway titles available on PAL
(UK video), NTSC (USA video) and on DVD.
http://www.videoactive.co.uk
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Shannon Erne Waterway Ireland
Information on boating and cruising on the 750 kilometre long Shannon River and Upper and Lower
Lough Erne in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Includes boat hire, watersport and accommodation
information.
http://www.shannon-erne.com
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The Falkirk Wheel
The official website of the world's first and only rotating boatlift. The graphics intensive site
includes awkward navigation through engineering details, location and canal links.
http://www.thefalkirkwheel.co.uk
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The Montgomery Canal
Bringing together up to date items of news and interest concerning the Montgomery Canal in the UK.
http://members.lycos.co.uk/pkirkman/montgomerycanal
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River Thames
Offering some information on the history and heritage of this river. The site includes descriptions
and pictures of some attractions and facilities along the river.
http://river-thames.com
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Trent Severn Waterway OnLine Cruising Guide
A comprehensive guide to this waterway linking Lake Ontario with Georgian Bay in Ontario, Canada.
The site includes maps, instructions, regulations, pictures and sailing directions.
http://www.cruising.ca/trent/index.html
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Aquafest 2002 - North West Canal Happenings!
Information on events and festivals from Liverpool to Huddersfield and on cruising the newly opened
canals in England's North West in 2002.
http://www.aquafest.co.uk
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The South Pennine Ring
The restoration and ecology of the South Pennine Ring canal, which consists of 68 miles of
waterway, 186 locks, 20 aqueducts and 8 tunnels.
http://www.southpenninering.co.uk/
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Standedge Tunnel Visitor Centre
Details and visitor information about the highest, longest, deepest canal tunnel in Britain.
http://www.standedge.co.uk/
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The Anderton Boat Lift
The official site of the Anderton Boat lift, the world's first and the UK's only working boat lift.
http://www.andertonboatlift.co.uk
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History of the Erie Canal
University of Rochester students' documentation of the history of the Erie Canal and its successor,
the New York State Barge Canal, with concentration on the impact on New York and America in the
nineteenth century.
http://www.history.rochester.edu/canal/
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Lachine Canal
A Parks Canada National Historic Site, this canal opened in 1825 as the doorway to waterways
linking the Atlantic to the heart of North America. Replaced in 1970, it is being re-opening in
2002 for pleasure boating.
http://www.parcscanada.gc.ca/canallachine/en/index.html
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St. Peters Canal
A Parks Canada National Historic Site, this canal links the Atlantic Ocean with Bras d'Or Lake.
Started in 1854, the canal was completed in 1869 and has the only functioning lock system in Nova
Scotia.
http://www.parcscanada.gc.ca/peters/st_peters_canal_e.htm
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Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal
A Parks Canada National Historic Site, the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal opened in 1843 to join lac
Saint-Louis and lac des Deux-Montagnes, at the mouth of the Ottawa River. Today, pleasure boating
has replaced commercial boating.
http://www.parcscanada.gc.ca/parks/quebec/canalsteanne/index_e.html
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Sault Ste. Marie Canal
A Parks Canada National Historic Site, this canal was opened in 1895 to bypass rapids between lakes
Huron and Superior, thus completing an all-Canadian route from the head of Lake Superior to the
Atlantic Ocean.
http://www.parcscanada.gc.ca/sault/sault_st-marie_canal_e.htm
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Chambly Canal
Now a Parks Canada National Historic Site, this canal opened in 1843 to allow uninterrupted
navigation between Lake Champlain and the Chambly Basin. Popular today with pleasure boaters.
http://www.parcscanada.gc.ca/parks/quebec/canalchambly/index_e.html
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Carillon Canal
Parks Canada's National Historic Site, the Carillon Canal allows users to bypass the Long-Sault
rapids on the Ottawa River. Built in 1833 for the military, it soon became used for commerce.
http://www.parcscanada.gc.ca/parks/quebec/canalcarillon/index_e.html
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Rideau Canal
Parks Canada's official presence for this National Historic Site, a chain of beautiful lakes,
rivers and canals winding 202 km from Kingston, at the head of Lake Ontario, to Ottawa, Canada's
capital city.
http://www.parcscanada.gc.ca/rideau/Rideau_canal_e.htm
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Saint-Ours Canal
A National Historic Site of Canada, this canal was opened in 1849 and allows watercraft to link
Lake Champlain with the Saint Lawrence River. Today, pleasure boating has replaced commercial
boating.
http://www.parcscanada.gc.ca/parks/quebec/canalstours/index_e.html
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Narrow Boating on the UK Inland Waterways
Informative, yet humourous, with canal history, glossary, information for boaters and useful links
about art, history and business on the canals.
http://www.jack-smith.freeserve.co.uk
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Next Generation Boat Project
The graphics-intensive site of a non-profit organisation operating boating trips on the Leeds &
Liverpool Canal for children and young adults.
http://ngbp.netfirms.com
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Falkirk Wheel & Millennium Link
A tourist guide to the Forth & Clyde and Union canals and the Falkirk Wheel boatlift in central
Scotland
http://www.falkirk-wheel.com
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Up The Cut
Birmingham and Black Country canals past and present with digital photographs,postcards,wildlife
and places of interest
http://www.upthecut.co.uk
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Up The Canal - boating along the Thames
Ever wondered what messing about on a river is really like for a holiday? Here's the story of eight
intrepid adventurers boating along the Thames.
http://www.UpTheCanal.co.uk
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Jim Shead's Waterways Information
Information on UK navigable rivers and canals, including tables of locks and distances, map,
history, tunnels, aqueducts, bibliography, articles, photographs, and glossary.
http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/jim.shead/index.htm
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Dudley Canal Trust
A brief history of Dudley Tunnel and famous limestone mines. Information for boaters requiring
passage through the 2888m long tunnel,and information on boattrips into the limestone mines under
Dudley
http://dudleycanaltrust.org.uk
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Houseboats and Liveaboard Cruising UK
A wealth of information about houseboats and liveaboard cruising. Features, articles, want ads,
boats for sale and discussion forum.
http://www.liveaboardcruising.co.uk
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Erie Canal: The Building of the Great Western Canal
The Erie Canal became the superhighway of transportation in the 1800s and opened up the Upper
Midwest of the United States to farming and migration.
http://geography.about.com/library/weekly/aa102000a.htm
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Mike Stevens' UK INland Waterways Pages
Illustrated guide to London Canals. Maps of UK waterways history. Reports of narrowboat and
sailing barge voyages. Waterways humour. Cats afloat.
http://www.mike-stevens.co.uk
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River Thames Guide
The many attractions of the River Thames including cruises, boating, restaurants, hotels, museums,
theatres, galleries even properties and more, interestingly and helpfully reviewed.
http://www.riverthames.co.uk
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Foxton Canal Museum and Inclined Plane Trust
The Museum illustrates the history of the inclined plane and the trusts plans to restore it as a
working tourist attraction.
http://www.foxcanal.fsnet.co.uk
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Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal
The canal links Bolton and Bury to Salford in the UK and was built as a cheap form of transport for
the goods being produced there.
http://www.mbbcanal.demon.co.uk/
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Driffield Navigation
An independant site dedicated to promoting the Driffield Navigation its future and history. Site
includes a virtual cruise up the River Hull or along the navigation ans a picture gallery of past
and present views.
http://www.driffieldnavigation.co.uk/
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Grantham Canal
Describing the restoration of this canal which runs from the River Trent to Grantham in the UK.
http://www.grantham-canal.co.uk/
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Cruising America's Waterways
Guide to destinations for independent boaters with descriptions of 20 multi-day cruises on
America's rivers, canals, and waterways.
http://members.aol.com/americacruising
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Worldwide Water Web
Information for boaters on the inland waterways of the world.
http://www.thewaterweb.net
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New York State Canal System
Information on the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canal system, towns along the canals,
things to do, things to see, boat operators, and other information.
http://www.canals.state.ny.us/
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U.K.Canals
Dedicated to those who work, rest and play on the waterways of the UK. Includes anything to do with
canals. Home of the UK Canals web-ring and discussion group.
http://www.ukcanals.net
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Cruising the Canals and Rivers of Europe
A monthly newsletter with articles and information on traveling the waterways of 14 countries of
Europe.
http://www.eurocanals.com
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Champlain Canal
History, boating information, maps, photos and business services available to travelers and
shoppers on this canal in upstate New York, USA.
http://www.champlaincanal.net
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Pennine Waterways
Dedicated to the canals of the South Pennines, UK: Huddersfield, Ashton, Rochdale and Peak Forest
Canals. Features restoration of Huddersfield Canal and virtual cruises.
http://www.penninewaterways.co.uk
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Canal Boating in the UK and Europe
An introduction for those unfamiliar with the pleasures of canal and waterway cruising, as well as
a resource for experienced boaters.
http://www.canals.com/
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UK Canal Vacations
Information including touring guide, self drive rental barges, skippered barging, canal routes plus
heritage, culture, and folk art.
http://www.canal-vacations.com
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Lancaster Canal History and Information
Including information on the towns, villages, boatyards, boating, pubs and facilities nearby.
http://www.alucard.co.uk/lancaster
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Steering South on Erie Canal
A couple depart Toronto and take you with them for a voyage along the Erie Canal to the Hudson
River and New York City. Photographs and detailed navigation illustrations along with the
narrative.
http://www.canadianet.com/erie/index.html
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Severn Boating Page
Motor boating on the River Severn, River Avon and Sharpness canal, England.
http://www.btinternet.com/~motorboat/
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Canalia
Britain's historic canals and waterways including holidays afloat, canal related books and
magazines, events, stoppages and general information
http://www.canalia.com
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The Burgundy Canal
Information about barges, cruising, boating and navigation on the Burgundy Canal in France.
http://www.burgundy-canal.com
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Canal Junction
Comprehensive guide and leisure directory for British canals, cruising guides and background about
culture, tradition, heritage, engineering, and folk art plus links to leisure companies.
http://www.canaljunction.com
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Rideau Canal Waterway
A portal to the sights, activities and businesses along this canal and waterway between Kingston
and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Site includes virtual tours, business directory, boating information
and FAQs.
http://www.rideau-info.com/canal/
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