Lachine Canal National Historic Site of Canada

The LaSalle Coke Crane Sector

The canal's symbol
© Parks Canada / Jacques Beardsell / VSP.087.D.0006

Dominating the waterway, the crane stands like a monument symbolizing the interdependence between the waterway and industry. In the past, it was used for unloading coal arriving by boat to supply electricity for a factory. The crane will be restored and a lookout could be built on it, offering a spectacular view of the canal corridor.