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Originally Posted by rocketphish
The Rideau Canal also attracts many land-based visitors. A Parks Canada economic impact study released under Access to Information found that, during the 2010 operational season, there were 785,758 land-based visitors to Rideau Canal lock stations. Because many made repeat visits, the number of unique visitors was 187,472, the study reported.
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Based on the difference between unique and repeat visitors, I have to wonder if they are counting the people who just use the locks to cross the canal, as is the case at Hartwells.