Produced especially for the “HSO 2026 Bytown200 Bicentennial Storytelling Challenge” this new film “Two Wars, Three Watersheds, A Slew of Surveys & A Canal”, by historian and documentary filmmaker Allison Margot Smith, traces the extensive surveys and planning, in response to the threat of American attack, that ultimately led to the construction of the historic Rideau Canal:
Follow this link to learn more about the film maker and to view some of Allison Margot Smith's previous films on the Rideau Canal:
Join us for our March 28, 2026 Speaker Series presentation when Allison discusses the history of the Rideau Canal, including a screening of her new film:
https://www.historicalsocietyottawa.ca/activities/events/eventdetail/184/-/the-rideau-canal
