Welland Canal Second Aqueduct


This stone aqueduct was constructed to replace the original 1829 wooden aqueduct that carried the Canal over the Welland River. Built between 1842 and 1850, it consists of thousands of square cut stones, each weighing approximately one ton. This aqueduct remained in use until the fourth Welland Canal was constructed between 1913 and 1932.

Welland Canal second aqueduct – close up
Welland Canal second aqueduct

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