Harbours to Highlands A Geography Manual
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"Nova Scotia's Famous Canal"
Comprehension Questions

1. Why did Governor Sir John Wentworth think the Shubenacadie Waterway should be made into a canal?
2. When did the construction of the canal begin?
3. What is a marine inclined plane?
4. When was the canal in operation?
5. Why was the canal forced to close?
6. What is the Shubenacadie Canal now?
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Trivia Question

Do a bit of research.
 
Do a bit of research. The word Shubenacadie originates from the Mi'kmaq language. What does it mean?
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