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Originally Posted by J.OT13
Yeah. Onigamīng would make more sense. Honestly surprised they didn't pick an indigenous name. Feels like this is the first time in a long time.
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Maybe they named it for the former channel that merged into the main channel between the rock point and the north end of Portage Bridge. You can see it in this aerial photo (north is down) or on GeoOttawa 1928 photos:
https://gsg.uottawa.ca/geo/airphoto1928/renamed/A1_69.jpg
The MUP that passes under Portage bridge follows roughly the original route.
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