The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 47
Fort Francis Canal
Fort Francis Canal.
is located near the outlet of Rainy Lake, 237 miles from Thunder Bay and 215 miles east of Winnipeg. It is intended to connect the navigable water of Rainy Lake with Rainy Riverand take of the Woods, making an uninterrupted navigation of 164 miles, with 7 feet of water. The canal is to be 800 feet long by 35½ wide at the narrowest part, with a lock 200 by 36 feet with 7 feet of water