Lachine Canal National Historic Site

Events 2013

Superb concert at Esplanade du centenaire
Superb concert at Esplanade du centenaire
© Parks Canada

Concerts at the Esplanade du centenaire

At the corner of Pitt and St-Patrick streets, this grand venue on the Lachine Canal is ideal for outdoor performances.

It is easily accessible by public transportation and only a few minutes from downtown Montreal. Parks Canada’s Esplanade du Centenaire at the Lachine Canal also offers a beautiful view of downtown.

OSHEAGA is presenting four concerts this summer:

  • The XX with Grizzly Bear, Friday, June 7
  • The National with The Barr Brothers, Thursday, June 13
  • The Tragically Hip with Sam Roberts Band and Rural Alberta Advantage, Saturday, June 22

Learn to Camp and
Montreal Folk Festival on the Canal

Folk Festival on the Canal
June 15-16

Presented by Parks Canada and Mountain Equipment Co-op, the third Learn to Camp week-end is taking place at the same time as the 6th Montreal Folk Festival on the Canal.

Îlot Charlevoix will be transformed into a campground for a weekend bursting with fun activities.

The Montreal Folk Festival on the Canal is a public event where you have the opportunity to discover folk, traditional and acoustic music performed by internationally renowned and up-and-coming artists from Quebec.

Seize this unique opportunity to discover urban camping at the Lachine Canal
Schedule for Saturday, June 15
Schedule for Sunday, June 16
Fees

For each group of 4 people, an $88 fee includes the campsite, a night time snack, breakfast, Learn to Camp workshops, and access to the Montreal Folk Festival concerts.

Information: 514-283-6054 - toll-free: 1-888-773-8888
Online only camping registration: www.montrealfolkfest.com

DON’T FORGET YOUR CAMERA: Your stay will provide great photo opportunities... An incredible site at both dusk and dawn!

Piknic Electronik @ Lachine Canal

Piknic Electronik @ Lachine Canal

August 11

The public is invited to the fourth edition of the musical event Piknic Electronik @ Lachine Canal.

The event will take place south of the Atwater Market, between the Atwater pedestrian overpass and the Charlevoix Bridge (Lionel-Groulx or Charlevoix metro station).