seaway 50th anniversary

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the St. Lawrence Seaway. The waterway was officially inaugurated on June 26, 1959 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and U.S. President Eisenhower. In the 50 years since completion, the Seaway has stood the test of time facilitating the shipment of more than 2.3 billion tonnes of cargo, valued in excess of $350 billion, to and from some 50 nations. The Seaway has been recognized as an engineering marvel by organizations in both Canada and the United States, as well as a successful model of bi-national cooperation.