Lachine Canal National Historic Site

In search of your memories of the Lachine Canal

I Can Still Remember...

Parks Canada, in collaboration with Concordia University’s Centre for Oral History, is launching an appeal to everyone with personal memories or stories relating to the Lachine Canal. If you worked at the Lachine Canal or spent time there between the years1929 and 2002, we are interested in your photographs, videos and stories.

“I remember riding on the swing bridge.
The bridge didn’t turn very fast. It was fun.”
Resident

Your stories could be shared or included in various heritage presentations featuring the Lachine Canal National Historic Site of Canada. This is a unique opportunity for you to become a part of history and to further encourage others to appreciate the canal.

You can contact us by phone at 514-496-2018 or by email at: mycanal@pc.gc.ca.

Workpeople Participating at the War Effort - Dominion Bridge Company, near 1916-17
© National Archives of Canada (PA-186264)