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1. The Wandering Giant of Trenton

Trenton, Canada

This massive rock traveled hundreds of kilometers, carried by an ancient ice sheet.

2. Prescott's Battle of the Windmill

Prescott, Canada

In 1838, an American "Patriot" militia invaded Canada, holding a stone windmill against British forces.

3. The Sunken Towns of the St. Lawrence

Cornwall, Canada (near)

Six entire villages and three hamlets were deliberately flooded in the 1950s to create the St. Lawrence Seaway.

4. Jones Falls: Rideau Canal's Engineering Marvel

Jones Falls, Canada

This lockstation features one of the oldest and most impressive stone arch dams in North America.

5. Merrickville's War of 1812 Sentinel

Merrickville, Canada

The blockhouse here was built after the War of 1812 to defend the Rideau Canal, though it never saw battle.

6. Oka's Sacred Mountain Pathway

Oka, Canada

This historic pilgrimage site features seven chapels and three oratories, offering stunning views and a connection to centuries of devotion.

7. The Richelieu River's Grand Manoir

Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, Canada

This opulent 19th-century manor, once owned by a Canadian Senator, hides a dramatic history of financial ruin and architectural ambition.

8. Vaudreuil-Dorion's Enduring Stone Church

Vaudreuil-Dorion, Canada

The beautiful stone Église Saint-Michel is one of the oldest churches in the region, built at a strategic fur trade crossroads.

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