The engineering and construction techniques transferred to North America for the building of the Rideau Canal were based on European canalbuilding experience but were significantly adapted to meet the needs of the North American environment and the particular design requirements of a slackwater canal. ###>La réalisation la plus remarquable en ce qui a trait à la conception technique des barrages concerne les sept barrages-voûtes en pierre construits dans le cadre du plan d'origine et qui ont tous conservé leur modèle et leur forme d'origine.