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The Soo Canal, officially known as the Sault Ste. Marie Canal, derives its name from the nearby city of Sault Ste. Marie, which is French for "Rapid River." The term "Soo" is a colloquial abbreviation of "Sault." The canal was constructed to facilitate navigation between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes, bypassing the rapids at Sault Ste. Marie, and was completed in the late 19th century. Its name reflects both the geographic location and the historical significance of the area in connecting major waterways.

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