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Ottawa Select Blog

Ottawa real estate insights, neighbourhood guides, market updates, and home buying advice.

Draining a Swamp for the Canal: The Making of Dow's Lake
9 3 min
Ottawa historyOttawa neighbourhood history+4

Draining a Swamp for the Canal: The Making of Dow's Lake

Before the tulips, boats, and waterfront views, Dow’s Lake was a swamp. Discover how canal construction transformed it into one of Ottawa’s familiar landmarks.

Corinne Campbell
03/08/2026