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Historical Sites related to the Life and Career of Benedict Arnold


  1. Arnold's March: Quebec Portion

Arnold River

two bridges carry Rt 161 over the river in Woburn, QC (see photo captions for individual locations)

After crossing the Height of Land and finding the "Beautiful Meadow", the Expedition started down what has come to be named Arnold River. Benedict Arnold and some men used boats, but most had to walk to Lac Megantic along the River. This nearly proved disastrous when the swamps surrounding the west end of the lake were encountered.
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View downstream from the second crossing. This was the route of the water-borne contingent toward the swamps and Lac Megantic. If one wished to experience the swamps by canoe, this would be a good put-in spot.
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View downstream from the second crossing. This was the route of the water-borne contingent toward the swamps and Lac Megantic. If one wished to experience the swamps by canoe, this would be a good put-in spot.

  • Shortly after entering Canada on Rt 27 (which becomes Rt 161) there is a bridge over Arnold River. This is the view looking upstream from there.
  • This is the view downstream from the first crossing. The sawmill operation can be seen in the distance.
  • Sign at the first crossing
  • Sign at the second crossing, after passing the Rt 263 intersection.
  • View upstream from the second crossing
  • View downstream from the second crossing. This was the route of the water-borne contingent toward the swamps and Lac Megantic. If one wished to experience the swamps by canoe, this would be a good put-in spot.
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