This series of paintings was undertaken by Ruth Hall-McMillan in 1976 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the start of construction of on the Rideau Canal by Colonel John By in 1826. The paintings depict scenes along the canal from Ottawa to Kingston during the years 1850 to 1895.
Ruth Hall-McMillan, a lifetime member of the Historical Society of Ottawa, was a local artist and writer whose work bridged the gap between fine art and historical preservation. She passed away in 2025 at the age of 93.
RF McMillan Rideau Lock
RF McMillan Hogsback
RF McMillan Long Island
RF McMillan Burrit's Rapids
RF McMillan Merrickville
RF McMillan Kilmarnock
RF McMillan Smith Falls
RF McMillan Beveridge
RF McMillan Chaffey's
RF McMillan Davis
RF McMillan Jones Falls
RF McMillan Kingston Mills
