159 years from French Acadia to British conquest. 104 years from British conquest to Confederation. 156 years from Confederation to 2023. Just over 400 years of Canadian History.
Personal Life John Rudophus Booth (JR Booth) (1827-1925), was born during the time when Thomas McKay was building the Rideau Canal. He was the second
New Edinburgh & Rideau Hall The Creativity & Resourcefulness of McKay The experience Thomas McKay gained when he first partnered with another skilled Scottish stonemason
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