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Julien Harté
February 12, 2026
The Hartwell Locks form a historic complex on the Rideau Canal. They consist of two successive locks that allow boats of approximately 6.5 meters to be raised or lowered. They are located south of Dow's Lake, near the Carleton University campus.
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