Lachine Canal National Historic Site of Canada

Bicycling and In-line skating

Bicycling and In-line Skating
© Parks Canada / Jean Audet / 168/IN/PR7/SPO-00506

The Lachine multipurpose path was opened in 1977, making it the oldest and one of the most popular paths in the Montréal region. Located in the heart of the bicycle network in the South-West sector of the island of Montréal, it follows the canal for 14.5 km, from the Bonaventure Expressway west of the Old Port as far as Chemin du Musée in Lachine. This excursion is accessible to all since the route is flat. An experienced cyclist will take 60 minutes to travel this distance.

The paved path shared by cyclists, in-line skaters and walkers is completely separated from car traffic. It is lighted at night and is well maintained. The park is open all year long and the path is maintained from April 15 to October 31.

Possible Routes

Bicycle paths in the South-West of Montréal
© Parks Canada

The Lachine Canal multipurpose path is at the heart of the densest concentration of bicycle paths in the Montréal region. It will take you wherever you want as long as your energy holds out. To get off to a good start, pick up a copy of the Pôle des Rapides map.

• Make a round trip on the Lachine Canal path (29 km) or take the Grand Tour: This circuit goes along the Canal path and follows the Des Berges path along the St. Lawrence, both of which are linked by the Atwater and Argenson streets cycling link (25 km).
  
• Once at Lachine, take the paths criss-crossing the green spaces along the shores of Lake Saint-Louis.
  
• Vary your route by taking the Angers Street link in the Côte-Saint-Paul neighbourhood. It will take you to the Aqueduct path, which then joins the Des Berges path at Verdun.
  
• To the east, near the Bonaventure Autoroute, the path connects up with the Old Port path, which is linked to the wider Montréal network that crosses the east and the north of the island. Make a detour by the Cité-du-Havre bicycle link and head for Parc-Jean-Drapeau . This bicycle path leads to the Seaway and the South Shore network.

Visit the Pôle des Rapides Internet site for more information and maps of different routes in the southwest of the island of Montréal.

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