Lieutenant Colonel John By monument honours the British military engineer who founded Bytown, the settlement that became Ottawa. John By was responsible for constructing the Rideau Canal, one of Canada’s most significant engineering achievements and a UNESCO World Heritage Site today. The statue captures his vision and leadership, celebrating his lasting impact on the capital’s growth. Visitors to the monument gain a deeper appreciation for Ottawa’s origins and its connection to the canal system that shaped trade, defence, and culture in the 19th century. It remains a cornerstone of local and national history.
Location: 45.4264417, -75.6969925
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– Artwork Type: statue
– Historic Significance: monument
– Name: Lieutenant Colonel John By
– Name (English): Lieutenant Colonel John By
– Tourism: artwork